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Capt. Sully Sullenberger announces early-stage Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Retired airline pilot Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger says he is beginning a new chapter after disclosing an early-stage Alzheimer’s diagnosis.

Published Jul 14, 2026, 2:33 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the retired airline pilot celebrated for safely landing a disabled passenger jet in New York City’s Hudson River in 2009, has disclosed that he has been diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease, AOL reported. The 75-year-old shared the news in a statement posted to his personal website, saying he wanted to be open about the diagnosis as he begins a new chapter in his life.