"Polio Survivor Paul Alexander, Who Spent 70 Years in Iron Lung, Passes Away at 78"
TL;DR
Paul Alexander, a Texas man who spent most of his life in an iron lung after contracting polio as a child, has passed away at the age of 78. Despite his physical challenges, he earned a law degree, built a large social media following, and inspired many with his positivity and determination. Alexander's story serves as a reminder of the impact of polio and the resilience of individuals living with disabilities.
- Texas man who used an iron lung for decades after contracting polio as a child dies at 78 KABC-TV
- ‘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, polio survivor who spent over 70 years in iron lung, dead at 78 Yahoo! Voices
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