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Paul Alexander, Known as ‘The Man in the Iron Lung,’ Dies at 78

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Published: March 14, 2024
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Paul Alexander, who gained prominence as ‘The Man in the Iron Lung’ after surviving polio and spending more than 70 years reliant on the device, has died at the age of 78.

According to a report by the Daily Mail published on Wednesday, Alexander’s team confirmed his passing on Monday through a fundraiser for his healthcare in Dallas, Texas. However, specific details regarding his death were not disclosed.

Mr. Alexander’s death was announced on a GoFundMe page set up to assist with his medical expenses. Christopher Ulmer, the fundraising organizer, paid tribute, saying, “Paul, you will be missed but always remembered. Thanks for sharing your story with us.”

Residing in Dallas, Texas, USA, Mr. Alexander was paralyzed from the neck down at the age of six after contracting the poliovirus in 1952. He spent the remainder of his life inside an iron lung, which acted as a substitute for his diaphragm, aiding in his breathing.

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Confined within the iron lung, Mr. Alexander faced challenges communicating with caregivers due to his inability to move or speak. Despite his condition, he pursued higher education, earning a law degree and publishing his memoir in April 2020.

Polio, once a widespread infectious disease, has become rare in countries like the US and the UK due to comprehensive vaccination programs. The last confirmed case of paralysis due to polio caught in the UK was in 1984.

Historically, polio outbreaks caused significant devastation, with the deadliest recorded outbreak in the US occurring in 1952, claiming thousands of lives.

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