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Sully’s Alzheimer’s Diagnosis Shocks | New York City News
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Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the hero who landed US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River, has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s — joining a growing list of public figures like Bill Ritter and Danny Glover who’ve shared their diagnoses. Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia, progressively damages brain cells, affecting memory, reasoning, and daily functioning, often beginning after age 60. While there’s no cure, treatments can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life. Though the average survival after diagnosis is 4–8 years, some live with it for up to 20 years, depending on individual factors.
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