Capt. Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger III revealed his early-stage Alzheimer's diagnosis, sharing how he pledges to raise brain health awareness.
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Capt. Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger III revealed his early-stage Alzheimer's diagnosis, sharing how he pledges to raise brain health awareness.
Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the pilot known for the “Miracle on the Hudson,” has announced he has early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger III revealed his early-stage Alzheimer's diagnosis, sharing how he pledges to raise brain health awareness.
The Oregonian / OregonLive reported the story as "Capt. Sully Sullenberger opens up about a life-changing diagnosis and why he’s speaking publicly now." Fox News reported the story as "'Miracle on the Hudson' hero Captain 'Sully' Sullenberger reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis."
2 sources have covered this story, including Fox News and The Oregonian / OregonLive. The earliest reporting in the cluster landed about 1 hour ago.
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