{"id":33983,"date":"2025-04-14T12:57:07","date_gmt":"2025-04-14T12:57:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/popularnews71.net\/?p=33983"},"modified":"2025-04-14T12:57:07","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T12:57:07","slug":"man-who-spent-70-years-in-iron-lung-passes-away-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/popularnews71.net\/?p=33983","title":{"rendered":"Man Who Spent 70 Years In Iron Lung Passes Away"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in March 2024.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Paul Alexander, a Texan who spent much of his life confined to an iron lung, has passed away.<\/p>\n<p>According to his obituary, he died on March 11 at the age of 78.<\/p>\n<p>Known as &#8220;the man in the iron lung&#8221; or &#8220;polio Paul,&#8221; Paul Alexander, a Dallas native, was more than just his condition. To his younger brother Philip, he was a beacon of inspiration and a true role model.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"outstream-0\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d is-empty not-filled\" data-ad-group=\"outstream-0\" data-zone-count=\"8\">\n<header class=\"m-ad-outstream--header\">\n<div class=\"m-ad-outstream--legend\"><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad--slot not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d is-empty not-filled\">\n<div id=\"ad-outstream-65533816f89a4dc3b40b85bc5832f0ed\" class=\"m-ad-outstream--fallback is-filled\" data-outstream-slot-id=\"ad-outstream-outstream-04a2bcb50dcb4c0f9f901c55d841370b\" data-google-query-id=\"CLGL-qbJ14wDFdvMEQgdE6kpIw\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><a><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjA1MTQ5MDI0ODQ2Njg1NTMz\/paul2.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_424\/MjA1MTQ5MDI0ODQ2Njg1NTMz\/paul2.webp 424w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 424px) 424px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjA1MTQ5MDI0ODQ2Njg1NTMz\/paul2.png 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_424\/MjA1MTQ5MDI0ODQ2Njg1NTMz\/paul2.png 424w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 424px) 424px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/t_share\/MjA1MTQ5MDI0ODQ2Njg1NTMz\/paul2.png\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Paul Alexander looking up at the camera while inside the iron lung,\u00a0Photo Credit: ironlungman\/Tiktok\" width=\"424\" height=\"646\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjA1MTQ5MDI0ODQ2Njg1NTMz\/paul2.png\" \/><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<p class=\"tml-image--caption\">Paul Alexander looking up at the camera while inside the iron lung,\u00a0<em>Photo Credit:\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@ironlungman\/video\/7327038254270696746\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ironlungman\/Tiktok<\/a><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;He had big dreams of making a difference in the world,&#8221; Philip Alexander said. &#8220;He was determined to leave a lasting impact.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>At the age of six, Paul Alexander was diagnosed with polio during an outbreak in Dallas. The disease left him paralyzed from the neck down, reliant on the iron lung to breathe.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\" data-zone-count=\"8\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d m-in-content-ad is-loaded\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-cef4492f72c04101ba4977317a6c8132\" data-google-query-id=\"CJC476bJ14wDFZHQEQgdjIUqnA\" data-ad-size=\"0x0\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007,25172614\/www.opposingviews.com\/society_2__container__\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007,25172614\/www.opposingviews.com\/society_2\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" src=\"https:\/\/b84ae14e400ddfc4597e20f69dd5739f.safeframe.googlesyndication.com\/safeframe\/1-0-41\/html\/container.html\" name=\"\" width=\"0\" height=\"102\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-is-safeframe=\"true\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-google-container-id=\"3\" data-load-complete=\"true\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Despite his physical limitations, Paul Alexander maintained a positive outlook on life, inspiring those around him with his resilience and determination.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;He never let his condition define him,&#8221; Philip Alexander remarked. &#8220;He adapted to every challenge life threw his way.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><a><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjA1MTQ5MDI0ODQ2NzUxMDY5\/paul3.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_422\/MjA1MTQ5MDI0ODQ2NzUxMDY5\/paul3.webp 422w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 422px) 422px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjA1MTQ5MDI0ODQ2NzUxMDY5\/paul3.png 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_422\/MjA1MTQ5MDI0ODQ2NzUxMDY5\/paul3.png 422w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 422px) 422px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/t_share\/MjA1MTQ5MDI0ODQ2NzUxMDY5\/paul3.png\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Paul Alexander looking up at the camera while inside the iron lung,\u00a0Photo Credit: ironlungman\/Tiktok\" width=\"422\" height=\"652\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjA1MTQ5MDI0ODQ2NzUxMDY5\/paul3.png\" \/><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<p class=\"tml-image--caption\"><em>Paul Alexander looking up at the camera while inside the iron lung,\u00a0<\/em><em>Photo Credit:\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@ironlungman\/video\/7327038254270696746\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ironlungman\/Tiktok<\/a><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\" data-zone-count=\"8\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d m-in-content-ad is-empty not-filled\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-78f625554dab4d1185a7639c306d17d4\" data-google-query-id=\"CO3k1qbJ14wDFSTfEQgdbhw3SA\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Paul Alexander&#8217;s adaptability extended to his academic pursuits. He graduated with degrees in economics from Southern Methodist University and law from the University of Texas. He even passed the bar exam and practiced law in Dallas.<\/p>\n<p>In March 2024, Paul Alexander made history when Guinness World Records recognized him as the longest-living iron lung patient ever.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\" data-zone-count=\"8\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d m-in-content-ad is-empty not-filled\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-15e2de4b6679423f8e34d226323c29b7\" data-google-query-id=\"CJC72abJ14wDFXjlEQgdVpktwA\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;He wouldn&#8217;t have made it this far without the unwavering support of our parents and close friends,&#8221; Philip Alexander acknowledged.<\/p>\n<p>Paul Alexander also used social media as a platform to spread messages of hope and resilience, amassing a following from across the globe.<\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><a><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjA1MTQ5MDI0ODQ2ODE2NjA1\/paul4.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_424\/MjA1MTQ5MDI0ODQ2ODE2NjA1\/paul4.webp 424w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 424px) 424px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjA1MTQ5MDI0ODQ2ODE2NjA1\/paul4.png 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_424\/MjA1MTQ5MDI0ODQ2ODE2NjA1\/paul4.png 424w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 424px) 424px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/t_share\/MjA1MTQ5MDI0ODQ2ODE2NjA1\/paul4.png\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Paul Alexander looking up at the camera while inside the iron lung,\u00a0Photo Credit: ironlungman\/Tiktok\" width=\"424\" height=\"654\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjA1MTQ5MDI0ODQ2ODE2NjA1\/paul4.png\" \/><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<p class=\"tml-image--caption\"><em>Paul Alexander looking up at the camera while inside the iron lung,\u00a0<\/em><em>Photo Credit:\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@ironlungman\/video\/7327038254270696746\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ironlungman\/Tiktok<\/a><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\" data-zone-count=\"8\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d m-in-content-ad is-empty not-filled\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-0e9c3cac81144e60a42b4d99ce5e5faa\" data-google-query-id=\"CKSelKzJ14wDFZHLEQgdOOYSjQ\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>While he faced immense challenges, Paul Alexander remained optimistic, even in his darkest moments.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I miss feeling the warmth of the sun,&#8221; he shared in a TikTok video. &#8220;But I cling on to hope because I know things will get better.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>A GoFundMe campaign was launched to support Paul Alexander after he was exploited by previous caregivers. The funds went towards maintaining his iron lung and covering housing and healthcare expenses.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-4\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-4\" data-zone-count=\"8\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d m-in-content-ad is-empty not-filled\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-40ac14b669fe44df99cebd18cdab42b6\" data-google-query-id=\"CKWelKzJ14wDFZHLEQgdOOYSjQ\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>In his final weeks, Paul Alexander contracted COVID-19, a virus he knew could be fatal given his fragile health. Despite the odds, he remained steadfast in his resolve, embracing each moment with gratitude and acceptance.<\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><a><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjA1MTQ5MDI0ODQ2NjIwMjI0\/paul5.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_424\/MjA1MTQ5MDI0ODQ2NjIwMjI0\/paul5.webp 424w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 424px) 424px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjA1MTQ5MDI0ODQ2NjIwMjI0\/paul5.png 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_424\/MjA1MTQ5MDI0ODQ2NjIwMjI0\/paul5.png 424w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 424px) 424px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/t_share\/MjA1MTQ5MDI0ODQ2NjIwMjI0\/paul5.png\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Paul Alexander looking up at the camera while inside the iron lung,\u00a0Photo Credit: ironlungman\/Tiktok\" width=\"424\" height=\"652\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjA1MTQ5MDI0ODQ2NjIwMjI0\/paul5.png\" \/><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<p class=\"tml-image--caption\"><em>Paul Alexander looking up at the camera while inside the iron lung,\u00a0<\/em>Photo Credit:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@ironlungman\/video\/7327038254270696746\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ironlungman\/Tiktok<\/a><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-5\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-5\" data-zone-count=\"8\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d m-in-content-ad is-empty not-filled\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-60d8602acc84450e8ea218c1a6cc9bfe\" data-google-query-id=\"CKaelKzJ14wDFZHLEQgdOOYSjQ\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;The night before he passed, he looked at me and said, &#8216;This is perfect,'&#8221; Philip Alexander recalled.<\/p>\n<p>Even in death, Paul Alexander&#8217;s legacy lives on, a testament to the power of resilience and compassion in the face of adversity. As Philip Alexander tearfully reflects, his brother&#8217;s life serves as a reminder that kindness and perseverance can overcome any obstacle.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-6\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-6\" data-zone-count=\"8\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d m-in-content-ad is-empty not-filled\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-278933aee22c47479e792cbd449fd885\" data-google-query-id=\"CKeelKzJ14wDFZHLEQgdOOYSjQ\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in March 2024. 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