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Hero pilot Capt. Sully Sullenberger shares heartbreaking health update
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, famed for safely landing US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River in 2009, has been diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease at age 75.
- Sullenberger shared that early symptoms include occasional memory lapses and sleep difficulties, but he remains hopeful and committed to facing the diagnosis with courage alongside his family.
- The retired pilot hopes that by publicly revealing his condition, he can inspire others affected by Alzheimer’s to come forward and find strength in community.
- Sullenberger reflected on his lifelong service in aviation and public safety advocacy, emphasizing that this new challenge is another way to serve by raising awareness about the disease.
- Known as a hero after the “Miracle on the Hudson,” Sullenberger’s legacy includes over 20,000 flight hours and significant contributions to aviation safety, with his story immortalized in the 2016 film “Sully.”
