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

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Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, celebrated for safely landing US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River in 2009, has revealed he has been diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease and says he hopes sharing his story encourages other families facing the illness. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the retired airline pilot celebrated for safely landing a disabled passenger jet in New York City’s Hudson River in 2009, has disclosed that he has been diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease, AOL reported. The 75-year-old shared the news in a statement posted to his personal website, saying he wanted to be open about the diagnosis as he begins a new chapter in his life.

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