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The Last Iron Lung Survivor | Global News
- Published
- July 12, 2026
- Duration
- 1:55
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- Last updated
- Jul 12, 2026
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Summary
Martha Lillard, the last known American to rely on an iron lung, passed away at 78 after a life of extraordinary resilience—diagnosed with polio at five, doctors predicted she’d live only to 20, yet she thrived for nearly six decades, even marrying later in life and writing her own obituary. Her death, linked to long-haul COVID complications, underscores …
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Martha Lillard, the last known American to rely on an iron lung, passed away at 78 after a life of extraordinary resilience—diagnosed with polio at five, doctors predicted she’d live only to 20, yet she thrived for nearly six decades, even marrying later in life and writing her own obituary. Her death, linked to long-haul COVID complications, underscores the fragility of her already diminished lungs, yet her story is one of fierce adaptation: attending school via intercom, traveling with custom
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