"Polio Survivor Paul Alexander, 78, Dies After Decades in Iron Lung"
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Paul Alexander, who spent most of the past 70 years in an iron lung after contracting polio at the age of 6, passed away at 78. Despite his condition, he became a lawyer, author, and advocate for polio vaccination. He defied expectations by learning to breathe independently for short periods, graduating college, and practicing law for 30 years. Paul's life and accomplishments inspired many, and he had gained a large following on TikTok before his passing.
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