Paul Alexander: The Man Who Lived 7 Decades in an Iron Lung
Paul Alexander, a polio survivor who held a Guinness World Record for living the longest with the help of an iron lung, has died. Paul Alexander: The Man Who Lived 7 Decades in an Iron Lung, But Built a Life Beyond It - This will amaze you. Paul Alexander Iron Lung Man Story At just six years old in 1952, polio stole Paul Alexander's ability to move. But his spirit remained unbroken. For over seven decades, he defied limitations, living with the aid of an iron lung. Despite this challenge, Paul pursued a fulfilling life. He expressed himself through art, authored a book, and even practiced law for many years. As Christopher Ulmer, a friend who set up a GoFundMe campaign for Paul in 2022, remembers, "positivity was important to him. Most of all, he'd want others to believe in their own potential for greatness." At Dallas, Texas resident, Alexander, passed away on Monday at the age of 78. The news was announced by the Grove Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Park. Ch...