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Pilot known for ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosis
5 sourcesFirst reported 7 days agoUpdated 7 days ago
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- Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, the pilot celebrated for the "Miracle on the Hudson," has announced he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
- The 75-year-old disclosed his diagnosis through a personal statement, indicating it is at an early stage.
- Sullenberger made headlines in 2009 when he successfully landed a damaged US Airways flight in the Hudson River, saving all 155 passengers on board.
- This announcement has garnered significant media attention and concern from the public and aviation community.
- Sullenberger expressed an understanding of the challenges ahead as he embarks on this journey with the disease.
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Pilot known for ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ river plane landing reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosis
The Guardian· 7 days ago

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Ο ήρωας πιλότος του «Θαύματος στον Χάντσον» διαγνώστηκε με Αλτσχάιμερ – Πώς έσωσε 155 ζωές
Τα Νέα· 7 days ago

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Ο ηρωικός πιλότος που προσγείωσε το αεροπλάνο στον ποταμό Χάντσον και έσωσε 155 ζωές διαγνώστηκε με Αλτσχάιμερ
newsit.gr· 7 days ago

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'Miracle on the Hudson' pilot Captain Sully diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease
BBC News· 7 days ago

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Με Αλτσχάιμερ διαγνώστηκε ο πιλότος που είχε προσγειώσει αεροσκάφος σε ποταμό της Νέας Υόρκης χωρίς απώλειες
Proto Thema· 7 days ago