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Woman, 78, Last Polio Survivor Living In Iron Lung, Passes Away After Machine Becomes Too Old To Repair

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Highlights

  • Martha Ann Lillard, believed to be the last American relying on an iron lung, passed away at 78 after living with polio for more than 70 years.
  • Despite severe health challenges, Lillard lived independently for many years, pursuing art, music, travel, and animal rescue.
  • Her passing marked the end of an era that began before the polio vaccine.continue reading …

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