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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‘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…
‘Miracle on the Hudson’ hero Sully Sullenberger reveals Alzheimer’s warning signs he missed years ago
Chesley Sullenberger, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in August 2025, speaks about early signs of cognitive decline and the importance of early diagnosis.
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