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Sullenberger Reveals Early Alzheimer’s Diagnosis on GMA

By Drooid · Sep 23, 2026, 5:46 PM UTC · How we work

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Retired pilot Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger announced his early-stage Alzheimer’s diagnosis on Good Morning America.
He posted the diagnosis on July 14, citing memory lapses and poor sleep as early signs.
Sullenberger receives monthly infusion therapy to slow disease progression and compares management to his 2009 Hudson River landing.
He worries becoming a burden to wife Lorrie, who plans to take each day, hoping openness reduces stigma.

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Retired pilot Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger announced his early-stage Alzheimer’s diagnosis on Good Morning America.
He posted the diagnosis on July 14, citing memory lapses and poor sleep as early signs.
Sullenberger receives monthly infusion therapy to slow disease progression and compares management to his 2009 Hudson River landing.
He worries becoming a burden to wife Lorrie, who plans to take each day, hoping openness reduces stigma.