Captain Sully Sullenberger, renowned for safely landing US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River, has announced his diagnosis with early-stage Alzheimer's disease.
Sullenberger publicly shared his diagnosis, stating he is receiving treatment and hopes his transparency will encourage other families facing the disease to step forward.
He emphasized his intention to navigate this new challenge with his family, focusing on looking forward and continuing to inspire courage in others.
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.
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