"Texas Man Who Lived in Iron Lung for 70 Years Dies at 78"
TL;DR
Paul Alexander, a Texas man who spent 70 years in an iron lung after surviving polio as a child, has passed away at the age of 78. Despite his paralysis, he graduated from law school, practiced law, and traveled the world. He contracted COVID-19 in February, which left him weak and dehydrated. His brother described him as an admired and inspiring individual who touched the lives of millions.
- Texas man who lived seven decades in iron lung dies at age 78 Reuters
- ‘Polio Paul,’ who spent most of the past 70 years in an iron lung, dies at 78 CNN
- Paul Alexander, Polio Survivor Who Lived in Iron Lung for 70 Years, Dies age 78 The New York Times
- Paul Alexander, Who Lived in an Iron Lung for 70 Years, Dies at 78 After Contracting COVID-19 PEOPLE
- Paul Alexander, 78-year-old Dallas man who lived in an iron lung for most of his life, dies CBS News
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