Paul Alexander, the man in the iron lung, has died at 78
Paul Alexander, known as the man in the iron lung, passed away at the age of 78
Affected by polio at six, he relied on the iron lung, a respiratory machine
Despite his condition, he pursued higher education, became a successful lawyer, and authored books
Christopher Ulmer's interview with Alexander in 2022 raised awareness about his living conditions, prompting a GoFundMe campaign
Alexander's positive outlook on life resonated with many, as he saw his disability as a unique calling
Ulmer announced Alexander's death in March 2024, expressing gratitude for the support received
Alexander's brother, Philip, thanked donors for enabling his brother to live comfortably in his final years
Despite his passing, Alexander's legacy as an inspiration and role model lives on
Notably, Martha Lillard remains another individual reliant on an iron lung due to polio