Mr Paul Alexander contracted polio in 1952, at six years of age.
An American who lived inside an iron lung for more than 70 years after contracting polio at the age of six, died on March 11. Mr Paul Alexander was 78.Polio left him unable to breathe independently, and doctors placed him inside the metal cylinder, where he spent the rest of his life, according to media reports.
“His story travelled wide and far, positively influencing people around the world. Paul was an incredible role model that will continue to be remembered,” said Mr Ulmer. After years, Mr Alexander learned to breathe by himself and was able to leave the lung for short periods, said BBC.
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