"Longtime Iron Lung User Paul Alexander Dies at 78"
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Paul Alexander, known as "the man in the iron lung," has passed away at the age of 78. A polio survivor, he spent over 70 years in the iron lung after being paralyzed from the neck down at the age of 6. Despite his condition, he pursued education, became a lawyer, and published a memoir. A fundraiser for his healthcare needs helped him live his final years stress-free.
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