Sully Sullenberger, the pilot renowned for the "Miracle on the Hudson," has announced he has been diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's disease.
He is receiving treatment at UCSF Medical Center and shared his diagnosis publicly to encourage other families affected by the disease to step forward.
Sullenberger views this as a new challenge to his concept of service, hoping to use his voice to advocate for the Alzheimer's community and navigate this chapter with courage.
Sully Sullenberger, the pilot who became a household name after safely landing a disabled US Airways flight on the Hudson River in 2009, has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
Zach Vasile is a writer and editor covering news in all aspects of aviation. He has reported for and contributed to the Manchester Journal Inquirer, the Hartford Business Journal, the Charlotte Observer, and the Washington Examiner, with his area of focus being the intersection of business and government policy.
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