Paul Alexander, known as 'Polio Paul', died at 78 from Covid-19 after living 70 years in an iron lung due to paralysis from polio.

He was likely the last person in the US using an iron lung, a device no longer supported by manufacturers.

Alexander defied odds by becoming a lawyer and an author, practicing law for 30 years and publishing his autobiography.

A GoFundMe for his housing and healthcare announced his death; he had been hospitalized for Covid-19 but was not testing positive at his time of death.

An advocate for polio vaccination, Paul Alexander gained a following on TikTok, sharing his achievements and experiences in an iron lung.

He held the record for the longest time spent in an iron lung and worked to inspire those with disabilities.

Paul's story underscores the importance of vaccines in controlling infectious diseases and highlights the extraordinary resilience of the individuals affected.