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

First publishedJan 15, 13:02 UTC

Last updatedJul 15, 13:42 UTC · 11m ago

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Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, the pilot famous for landing a plane on the Hudson River in 2009, announced he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. He stated that the illness is currently in its early stage.

Reported by 13 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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In brief

What's the story?: Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, the pilot famous for landing a plane on the Hudson River in 2009, announced he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. He stated that the illness is currently in its early stage.
How widely is it covered?: 13 outlets, average source rating 7.5/10.
When was it last updated?: 11m ago.

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Capt. "Sully" Sullenberger, who landed passenger jet on the Hudson, diagnosed with Alzheimer's
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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 14, 22:56
Fox News LatestJul 14, 18:46
New York PostJul 15, 11:16

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