Sullenberger reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis

The retired pilot shad successfully landed a U.S. Airways commercial airliner on the Hudson River after the plane lost power in both engines in 2009.

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National story. 105 articles from 44 sources. 42 are on the bar; 2 are international, entertainment or tech outlets, listed separately. Updated Jul 17, 2026.

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7 sources
St. Louis Post-DispatchLean Left· Jul 15, 2026

'Miracle on the Hudson' pilot has early-stage Alzheimer’s

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Jul 15, 2026

Chesley Sullenberger, pilot of the ‘Miracle on the Hudson,’ says he has Alzheimer’s

Honolulu Star-AdvertiserLean Left· Jul 15, 2026

‘Miracle on the Hudson’ pilot Sullenberger says he has Alzheimer’s

Seattle TimesLean Left· Jul 14, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

Capt. ‘Sully’ Sullenberger, Miracle on the Hudson pilot, has Alzheimer’s

Ran by 4 outlets across the spectrum· NJ.com / Star-Ledger, Cleveland Plain Dealer
NJ.com / Star-LedgerLean Left· Jul 14, 2026

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

Cleveland Plain DealerLean Left· Jul 14, 2026

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

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29 sources
Ran by 2 outlets· Myfox Zone, CBS 19 Tyler
Myfox ZoneCenter· Jul 17, 2026

Sully Sullenberger's Alzheimer's diagnosis highlights importance of recognizing early symptoms

CBS 19 TylerCenter· Jul 17, 2026

Sully Sullenberger's Alzheimer's diagnosis highlights importance of recognizing early symptoms

Deseret NewsCenter· Jul 15, 2026

Sully, the pilot hero on the Hudson, shares Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Ran by 4 outlets· Omaha World-Herald, Bismarck Tribune, +2 more
Omaha World-HeraldCenter· Jul 15, 2026

'Miracle on the Hudson' pilot has early-stage Alzheimer’s

Bismarck TribuneCenter· Jul 15, 2026

'Miracle on the Hudson' pilot has early-stage Alzheimer’s

Richmond Times-DispatchCenter· Jul 15, 2026

'Miracle on the Hudson' pilot has early-stage Alzheimer’s

Casper Star-TribuneCenter· Jul 15, 2026

'Miracle on the Hudson' pilot has early-stage Alzheimer’s

FOX8 WGHPCenter· Jul 15, 2026

Sully Sullenberger supporters reflect on his legacy following Alzheimer's diagnosis

WTOP Washington DCCenter· Jul 14, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

‘Miracle on the Hudson’ pilot, Capt. ‘Sully,’ shares Alzheimer’s diagnosis

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6 sources
Billings GazetteLean Right· Jul 16, 2026

Sullenberger reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis

Billings GazetteLean Right· Jul 15, 2026

'Miracle on the Hudson' pilot has early-stage Alzheimer’s (copy)

Billings GazetteLean Right· Jul 15, 2026

'Miracle on the Hudson' pilot has early-stage Alzheimer’s

New York PostLean Right· Jul 15, 2026

Captain Sully Reveals Alzheimer’s Diagnosis, Trump Shifts Hormuz Strategy

The Brunswick NewsLean Right· Jul 14, 2026

‘Sully’ Sullenberger received Alzheimer’s diagnosis after ‘photographic memory’ began to fail

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The GuardianLean Left· Jul 14, 2026

Pilot known for ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ river plane landing reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosis

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BBC NewsCenter· Jul 14, 2026

'Miracle on the Hudson' pilot Captain Sully diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease

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