Dangers of Polio explained as Paul Alexander, 78, dies after 70 years in 'iron lung'
Paul Alexander, known as the 'Man with the Iron Lung', has died at the age of 78 after spending over 70 years in a metal cylinder.
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Dangers of Polio explained as Paul Alexander, 78, dies after 70 years in 'iron lung'
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