Capt. Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger Shares New Details of Alzheimer's Diagnosis, His 'Last Flight'
Sullenberger said monthly treatments are helping as he and his wife explain why they chose to speak publicly.
- On Wednesday, Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger appeared on ABC's "Good Morning America" with wife Lorrie Sullenberger to reveal his early-stage Alzheimer's disease diagnosis, which he is managing with monthly treatment.
- Sullenberger first noticed symptoms like forgetting names and repeating stories; the couple initially kept the diagnosis private before deciding to speak publicly to help others facing the disease.
- When asked if he draws strength from the "Miracle on the Hudson," Sullenberger said he has done "harder things than this before," expressing concern that "this is my last flight."
- Daughter Kelly Sullenberger prioritized spending time with family following the diagnosis, while Lorrie Sullenberger emphasized the condition is "a disease, not a character flaw."
- Ahead of his induction into the National Aviation Hall of Fame this month, Sullenberger urged others to get tested early, stating his condition "will not prevent me from looking forward to and appreciating our future.
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Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger III is speaking out about his early-stage Alzheimer’s diagnosis to help other families catch the early warning signs of the disease. The 75-year-old retired pilot became a national hero after saving 155 people in 2009 in what became known as the “Miracle on the Hudson”. This week, Sullenberger and his wife […]
Capt. 'Sully' Sullenberger Opens Up About Alzheimer's Diagnosis In Poignant New Interview
Captain Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger became an American hero on January 15, 2009. The "Miracle on the Hudson" pilot saved 155 passengers and crew aboard Flight 1549 when a bird strike disabled both engines after takeoff from New York's LaGuardia Airport. He and first officer Jeff Skiles landed the plane on the Hudson River.Throughout his life, Sullenberger has challenged himself to serve others. Now, in what he's calling his "last flight" as he …
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Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, the former airline pilot celebrated worldwide for safely landing US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River in 2009, is taking on a new mission to raise awareness about the early signs of Alzheimer’s disease.
Sullenberger, who landed plane safely on Hudson River in 2009, calls Alzheimer's his 'last fight'
Retired airline Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, famous for safely landing U.S. Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River in 2009 after a bird strike, says that his ongoing battle with Alzheimer's disease is his "last flight."
‘Miracle on the Hudson’ hero Sully Sullenberger reveals Alzheimer’s warning signs he missed years ago - NEW YORK TIMES POST
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the former airline pilot celebrated worldwide for safely landing US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River in 2009, is taking on a new mission to raise awareness about the early signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Sullenberger, who was diagnosed with the disease in August 2025, spoke on “Good Morning America” alongside his wife, Lorrie, to share their personal experienc…
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