"Paul Alexander, Longtime Iron Lung User, Passes Away at 78"
TL;DR
Paul Alexander, who contracted polio as a child and spent decades in an iron lung, passed away at 78. Despite his condition, he earned a law degree, wrote a book, and gained a large social media following. Known for his positive outlook, he inspired people worldwide and advocated for the inclusion of disabled individuals in society.
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- Paul Alexander: Iron lung user dies at 78 The Associated Press
- ‘Polio Paul,’ who spent most of the past 70 years in an iron lung, dies at 78 CNN
- 'Man in the iron lung': Paul Alexander dies at age of 78 The Times of India
- 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
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