Pilot known for ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ river plane landing reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Summary
Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the pilot famous for safely landing a plane on New York’s Hudson River in 2009, announced he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. He shared his hopes that speaking openly about the illness will encourage others affected by it.Key Facts
- Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger is 75 years old.
- He safely landed US Airways flight 1549 on the Hudson River after engine failure caused by birds in 2009.
- All 155 people on board the plane survived the emergency landing.
- Sullenberger was recently diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease.
- Alzheimer’s disease affects about 7.4 million people aged 65 and older in the U.S.
- There is no cure for Alzheimer’s, but treatments can help reduce symptoms and slow the disease.
- Sullenberger hopes sharing his diagnosis will help others with the disease speak up.
- He previously served in the U.S. Air Force and worked as an aviation expert and corporate speaker.
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