"Polio Survivor Paul Alexander, Who Lived in Iron Lung for 70 Years, Dies at 78"

Paul Alexander, who lived in an iron lung for over 70 years after contracting polio, passed away at 78 following a battle with Covid-19. Despite his condition, he graduated from college, ran his own legal practice, and authored a book. His inspiring story garnered widespread attention, and he was declared the longest surviving iron lung patient by Guinness World Records. Alexander's recent TikTok account, where he shared about his life and answered questions, had over 300,000 followers at the time of his passing.