"Paul Alexander, Iron Lung Survivor, Succumbs to COVID-19 at 78"
"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.