Paul Alexander

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Inspirational Story of Paul Alexander: A Polio Survivor Who Lived in an Iron Lung

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Meet Paul Alexander, the man who defied the odds and lived in an iron lung for over 70 years. His journey is a true inspiration! #PaulAlexander #IronLung #PolioSurvivor

Paul Alexander, a remarkable individual, passed away at the age of 78. Surviving polio at the tender age of six in 1952, Paul spent more than seven decades reliant on an iron lung. Despite the challenges, he persevered, becoming a symbol of strength and resilience.

Known as the 'man in the iron lung,' Paul Alexander's life was a testament to courage and determination. Despite the limitations imposed by the disease, he pursued a career in law and even authored books, leaving a lasting impact on those around him.

Paul Alexander's legacy extends beyond his medical condition; he embodied the spirit of never giving up. His story serves as a beacon of hope for individuals facing adversity, reminding us all of the power of perseverance and the human spirit.

In memory of Paul Alexander, let us honor his legacy by embracing resilience and tenacity in the face of challenges. His remarkable journey will continue to inspire generations to come.

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Polio survivor Paul Alexander dies at 78 (The Punch)

Paul Alexander, who survived polio after contracting it at the age of six in 1952 and spent more than 70 years relying on an iron lung, has died at the age ...

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Paul Alexander, forced into an iron lung by polio in 1952, dies at 78 (NPR)

Polio struck Paul Alexander in 1952, when he was just 6 years old. Within days, the disease robbed him of the use of his body. But he fought through the ...

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'Iron Lung Polio Paul' Alexander dies at 78 (Vanguard)

Paul Alexander, a polio survivor known as the "man in the iron lung" has died aged 78, according to his family and a fundraising website.

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Paul Alexander: 'Man in the iron lung' dies at the age of 78 (BBC News)

Paul Alexander worked as a lawyer and lived for decades in a metal cylinder which breathed for him.

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Paul Alexander, lawyer who lived for decades with an iron lung, dies ... (The Guardian)

Polio survivor, recognised as 'longest iron lung patient' after using one for 70 years, became an inspirational figure.

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Paul Alexander, polio survivor in iron lung for over 70 years, dies at ... (NBC News)

Paul Alexander, the man who lived inside an iron lung for over 70 years after contracting polio, died Monday after being hospitalized for Covid last month, ...

Paul Alexander, Texas man who lived most of his life in an iron lung ... (USA TODAY)

Paul Alexander died March 11. He had spent over 70 years in an iron lung after contracting polio as a young child.

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Paul Alexander, 78-year-old Dallas man who lived in an iron lung for ... (CBS News)

Throughout his life, Alexander received a law degree, passed the bar, opened a successful practice and became a published author, his GoFundMe says. The ...

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Paul Alexander: Iron lung user dies at 78 (The Associated Press)

Texas man with polio who spent nearly all of his 78 years using an iron lung has died, longtime friend says.

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Paul Alexander: 'Man in the iron lung' dies at the age of 78 (BBC News)

Paul Alexander worked as a lawyer and lived for decades in a metal cylinder which breathed for him.

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Paul Alexander, 'The Man in the Iron Lung,' has died at 78 (KKCO-TV)

To survive, he was put ...

Paul Alexander, forced into an iron lung by polio in 1952, dies at 78 (90.5 WESA)

"More than anything, I believe he would want others to know they are capable of great things," Alexander's friend Christopher Ulmer told NPR.

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Paul Alexander, Polio Patient With Iron Lung and Positive Outlook ... (TIME)

Alexander earned a law degree, wrote a book about his life, and built a big following on social media and inspired people around the globe with his positive ...

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