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Sully Sullenberger's Alzheimer's diagnosis highlights importance of recognizing early symptoms

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Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, known for the "Miracle on the Hudson," reveals an Alzheimer's diagnosis, urging awareness and early testing.

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  1. NBC New York

    Sully Sullenberger, ‘Miracle on the Hudson' pilot, says he has Alzheimer's disease (opens NBC New York)

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    File – Pilot Chesley ‘Sully’ Sullenberger.

  2. The Daily Wire

    ‘Hero Of The Hudson’ Sully Sullenberger Reveals Heartbreaking Diagnosis (opens The Daily Wire)

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    Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the retired airline captain who safely landed a passenger jet in the Hudson River after both engines failed in 2009, announced Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease.

  3. News Nation Now

    Capt. Sully, pilot who landed plane in Hudson River, diagnosed with Alzheimer’s (opens News Nation Now)

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    Around 7.2 million Americans who are 65 years old and older have Alzheimer’s.

  4. Pix11

    Capt. 'Sully' Sullenberger, 'Miracle on the Hudson' pilot, reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis (opens Pix11)

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    Editor's note: The story above aired in 2019. NEW YORK (PIX11) — Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, the pilot who landed a commercial airplane on the Hudson River, recently revealed he's been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. On Jan.

  5. CBS News

    "Miracle on the Hudson" pilot, Capt. "Sully," shares Alzheimer's diagnosis (opens CBS News)

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    Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, who famously landed a passenger jet on the Hudson River in 2009, said he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

  6. The Guardian

    Pilot known for ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ river plane landing reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosis (opens The Guardian)

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    Chesley Sullenberger, 75, safely landed a US Airways flight carrying 155 people in New York’s Hudson River in 2009 Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger – the pilot known for the “Miracle on the Hudson” after safely landing a US Airways flight in New York City’s Hudson river during a 2009 emergency – announc…

  7. The Oregonian

    Capt. Sully Sullenberger opens up about a life-changing diagnosis and why he’s speaking publicly now (opens The Oregonian)

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    Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the pilot known for the “Miracle on the Hudson,” has announced he has early-stage Alzheimer’s disease.

  8. FOX8 WGHP

    Captain 'Sully' Sullenberger, 'Miracle on the Hudson' pilot, reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis (opens FOX8 WGHP)

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    Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, the pilot who landed a commercial airplane on the Hudson River, recently revealed he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

  9. KING 5 Seattle

    Sully Sullenberger, pilot from 'Miracle on the Hudson,' diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease (opens KING 5 Seattle)

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    The retired pilot shad successfully landed a U.S. Airways commercial airliner on the Hudson River after the plane lost power in both engines in 2009.

  10. KTVU San Francisco

    ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ pilot Sully Sullenberger reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosis (opens KTVU San Francisco)

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    Sully Sullenberger – an airline captain from Danville who in 2009 landed a passenger jet carrying 155 people on the Hudson River in New York – revealed on Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

  11. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Miracle on the Hudson pilot Sully Sullenberger announces Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington (CNN) — Capt. Chesley B. “Sully” Sullenberger III, best known for landing safely on the Hudson River after birds disabled both of the plane’s engines in 2009, has announced he has Alzheimer’s disease.

  12. The Brunswick News

    Capt. ‘Sully’ Sullenberger, Miracle on the Hudson pilot, has Alzheimer’s (opens The Brunswick News)

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    NEW YORK — Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the pilot who successfully landed a plane on the Hudson River in New York City in 2009, saving more than 100 lives, is opening up about his Alzheimer’s diagnosis. “It is early stage.…

  13. UPI

    'Miracle on the Hudson' pilot Sullenberger announces Alzheimer's diagnosis (opens UPI)

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    Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, the pilot who landed an airliner in the Hudson River in 2009, announced that he's been diagnosed with Alzheimer's.

  14. Washington Examiner

    ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ pilot Chesley ‘Sully’ Sullenberger reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosis (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, known for saving 155 people aboard an airplane that crashed into the Hudson River in 2009, revealed Tuesday that he has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. “It is early stage,” he said in a statement.

  15. BBC News

    'Miracle on the Hudson' pilot Captain Sully diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease (opens BBC News)

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    The 75-year-old says he was recently diagnosed and the disease is at an early stage.

  16. WTOP Washington DC

    ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ pilot, Capt. ‘Sully,’ shares Alzheimer’s diagnosis (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, who famously landed a passenger jet on the Hudson River in 2009, shared Tuesday he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

  17. The Brunswick News

    ‘Sully’ Sullenberger received Alzheimer’s diagnosis after ‘photographic memory’ began to fail (opens The Brunswick News)

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    Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger III, the Bay Area-based pilot who became a national hero in 2009 after he landed his US Airways flight on the Hudson River and saved 155 passengers and crew, disclosed Tuesday that he has been diagnosed…

  18. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ pilot Sullenberger says he has Alzheimer’s (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Chesley B. Sullenberger III, the pilot known as “Sully” who guided a passenger jet to a water landing in 2009 in what became known as the “Miracle on the Hudson” after he saved 155 lives, has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, he said in a statement today.

  19. New York Post

    Captain Sully Reveals Alzheimer’s Diagnosis, Trump Shifts Hormuz Strategy (opens New York Post)

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    Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the hero pilot behind the “Miracle on the Hudson,” has revealed he has been diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease and says he’s sharing his journey to help other families facing the illness.

  20. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Chesley Sullenberger, pilot of the ‘Miracle on the Hudson,’ says he has Alzheimer’s (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Captain Sullenberger, who is known as Sully, said that the disease was in its early stages, and that he was "in the beginning of a long journey."

  21. FOX8 WGHP

    Sully Sullenberger supporters reflect on his legacy following Alzheimer's diagnosis (opens FOX8 WGHP)

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    CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- There's no question Captain "Sully" Sullenberger made an impact in aviation, navigating turbulence in the air, and now, a new headwind against Alzheimer's. Supporters say the lessons of Sully's courage throughout his life and career will go the distance.

  22. Billings Gazette

    'Miracle on the Hudson' pilot has early-stage Alzheimer’s (opens Billings Gazette)

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    C.B. "Sully" Sullenberger, the airline captain who safely landed an Airbus on New York's Hudson River in 2009 after hitting a flock of geese, said he was diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's disease.

  23. Billings Gazette

    'Miracle on the Hudson' pilot has early-stage Alzheimer’s (copy) (opens Billings Gazette)

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    C.B. "Sully" Sullenberger, the airline captain who safely landed an Airbus on New York's Hudson River in 2009 after hitting a flock of geese, said he was diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's disease.

  24. Deseret News

    Sully, the pilot hero on the Hudson, shares Alzheimer’s diagnosis (opens Deseret News)

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    The pilot who more than 17 years ago saved 155 people by landing his plane in the Hudson River has announced Tuesday that he has early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. Retired Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger told the world this week about his diagnosis.

  25. Billings Gazette

    Sullenberger reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis (opens Billings Gazette)

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    WASHINGTON — C.B. "Sully" Sullenberger, the airline captain who safely landed an Airbus on New York's Hudson River in 2009 after hitting a flock of geese, said he was diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's disease.

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