In a shocking revelation, Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, the heroic pilot who safely landed a commercial airliner on the Hudson River in 2009, has announced that he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. The news comes as a devastating blow to fans and admirers of the aviator, who was hailed as a national hero for his bravery and quick thinking in the face of disaster. Sullenberger's remarkable story of landing US Airways Flight 1549 on the river after both engines failed has been immortalized in the film "Sully," starring Tom Hanks. As the public comes to terms with this new development, many are left wondering how the disease will affect Sullenberger's life and legacy.
Capt. 'Sully' Sullenberger reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis ABC7 Los Angeles
