"Man Who Lived in Iron Lung for 72 Years Dies at 78"
TL;DR
Paul Alexander, who held the Guinness World Record for living the longest with the help of an iron lung, has passed away at the age of 78. Stricken by polio at the age of 6, he used the iron lung for over 70 years, yet still managed to lead a full life, inspiring others with his determination. His friend organized a successful fundraiser to support him in his final years, and he leaves behind a legacy of resilience and positivity.
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- Paul Alexander, Who Lived in an Iron Lung for 70 Years, Dies at 78 After Contracting COVID-19 PEOPLE
- Lawyer, Author and TikTok Star Spent 72 Years in an Iron Lung The New York Times
- Paul Alexander, 78-year-old Dallas man who lived in an iron lung for most of his life, dies CBS News
- ‘Polio Paul,’ who spent most of the past 70 years in an iron lung, dies at 78 CNN
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