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Retired Pilot Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger Announces Alzheimer's Diagnosis

Known for his heroic 2009 Hudson River plane landing, Captain Sully reveals his battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Jul 18, 2026, 12:47 PM NPR News

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Retired pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, famed for safely landing an airplane on the Hudson River in 2009, announced this week that he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Sullenberger's courageous act in 2009 earned him widespread recognition and respect. His recent disclosure brings attention to his ongoing personal health challenges.

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NPR News: Opinion: The continued courage of Captain Sully by Scott Simon, published July 18, 2026

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