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‘Sully,’ ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ Pilot, Announces Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

First publishedAug 1, 20:00 UTC

Last updatedJul 15, 15:15 UTC · just now ago

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Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, the pilot famous for landing a plane on the Hudson River, has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. He shared that this diagnosis is in its early stage and he is beginning his journey with the illness.

Reported by 14 outlets — NYT Home, BBC US & Canada, CBS News, The Guardian US, NBC News, and 5 more. See all sources ↓

Sullenberger III, who is known as Sully, near his home in Danville, Calif., in 2009.

Read the full report at NYT Home ↗

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What's the story?: Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, the pilot famous for landing a plane on the Hudson River, has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. He shared that this diagnosis is in its early stage and he is beginning his journey with the illness.
How widely is it covered?: 14 outlets, average source rating 7.4/10.
When was it last updated?: just now ago.

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Capt. ‘Sully’ Sullenberger got Alzheimer’s diagnosis after his photographic memory began to fail
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NYT HomeJul 14, 22:10
BBC US & CanadaJul 14, 21:20
CBS NewsJul 15, 13:23
The Guardian USJul 14, 17:49
NBC NewsJul 14, 17:00
CNBC Top NewsJul 15, 13:17
The HillJul 14, 17:54
Seattle TimesJul 15, 14:35
Fox News LatestJul 14, 18:46
New York PostJul 15, 11:16

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