"Paul Alexander, Iron Lung Survivor, Succumbs to COVID-19 at 78"
TL;DR Summary
"Polio Paul" Alexander, a polio survivor who spent over 70 years in an iron lung, battled COVID-19 in his final days before passing away at 78. His social media manager revealed his struggle to eat and drink while hospitalized, and thousands paid tribute to him on TikTok. A GoFundMe raised over $143,400 for his healthcare costs, allowing him to live stress-free in his final years. Despite his condition, Alexander obtained a law degree, started a legal practice, and authored a memoir from the iron lung, inspiring many with his resilience.
- 'Polio Paul' Alexander's sad final days revealed as he battled COVID inside iron lung — before death at 78 New York Post
- ‘Polio Paul,’ who spent most of the past 70 years in an iron lung, dies at 78 CNN
- 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
- Lawyer, Author and TikTok Star Spent 72 Years in an Iron Lung The New York Times
Reading Insights
Total Reads
0
Unique Readers
1
Time Saved
4 min
vs 5 min read
Condensed
90%
873 → 90 words
Want the full story? Read the original article
Read on New York Post