Hero pilot Capt. Sully Sullenberger shares heartbreaking health update

Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the pilot celebrated as the Hero of the Hudson for safely landing a plane in a river to save 155 passengers in 2009, has shared a heartbreaking health update. On Tuesday, Sullenberger announced that he has been diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. The announcement confirms the health status of the pilot who gained worldwide fame for his emergency landing, marking a significant personal challenge for the veteran aviator and public figure.