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'Miracle on the Hudson' pilot diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease
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Captain Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger, famous for the 2009 'Miracle on the Hudson' emergency landing, has announced an early-stage Alzheimer's diagnosis. He intends to use his platform to advocate for awareness and courage in facing the disease.
Image source, Getty Images By Sareen Habeshian Published 14 July 2026, 22:20 BST Updated 9 minutes ago The heroic pilot who safely ditched a stricken airliner in a New York City river in 2009 has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
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