Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the pilot known for the 2009 “Miracle on the Hudson” emergency landing on the Hudson River, announces that he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Multiple outlets report that the 75-year-old made the disclosure in a public statement. Reporting also indicates the diagnosis is early stage. Sullenberger is described as having previously saved 155 people in January 2009 after safely ditching a US Airways flight in New York’s Hudson River. The accounts emphasize that his announcement marks a new phase of his life and that he is speaking publicly about the condition. While the specific details of his symptoms are not consistent across outlets, the coverage generally notes that he is already experiencing effects associated with the disease, such as memory and sleep-related difficulties. The overall reporting aligns that Sullenberger’s announcement is intended to raise awareness and encourage other families affected by Alzheimer’s to seek support or come forward.