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Her life was tied to a 1940s machine that kept her breathing for decades
Her life was tied to a 1940s machine that kept her breathing for decades
Her life was tied to a 1940s machine that kept her breathing for decades

Published on: 07/10/2026

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Martha Ann Lillard spent decades using an iron lung after surviving polio as a child. The historic machine became a symbol of her resilience and a reminder of the lasting impact of the disease.

Martha Ann Lillard, the last known person in the United States to rely on an iron lung after surviving polio, has died at age 78, according to reports, People reporfed. Lillard spent much of her life using the decades-old breathing machine that helped keep her alive after she contracted polio as a child.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/news/2026/07/the-remarkable-life-story-behind-americas-last-iron-lung-user.html

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