She lived more than 70 years at the mercy of the machine.
A notable individual has passed away, according to KTSM 9 News. The last American polio survivor who relied on an iron lung has died at the age of 78.
This person spent more than 70 years using the machine. The iron lung was a crucial part of their life for over seven decades.
Further details about this individual's life and passing can be found through KTSM 9 News, the source of this information.
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