Note: This article, which first appeared in the news in March 2024, is being republished. Paul Alexander, a Texan who was confined.
To an iron lung for a large portion of his life, has died. His obituary states that he passed away on March 11 at the age of 78.
Paul Alexander, a Dallas native who was referred to as “the man in the iron lung” or “polio Paul,” was more than his illness. He served as a source of motivation and.
A real role model for his younger brother Philip. “He had big dreams of making a difference in the world,” Philip Alexander said. “He was determined to leave a lasting impact.”
Paul Alexander was diagnosed with polio during an epidemic in Dallas when he was six years old. He was immobilized from the neck down by the illness and had to breathe via the iron lung.
