Martha Lillard, Last US Iron Lung Patient, Dies
Martha Lillard, who had been using an iron lung since 1954 after contracting polio, has passed away, marking the end of an era for a device once critical during the polio epidemic.
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Last American Woman to Live with an Iron Lung Dies in Oklahoma
Martha Lillard, the last American woman who spent most of her life in an 'iron lung' after contracting polio at age five, has passed away in Oklahoma.
Last Known Iron Lung User in US Dies at 78
Martha Lillard, an American woman who contracted polio in 1953 and was believed to be the last person in the US still relying on an iron lung, has died at the age of 78.
Martha Lillard, Last American Iron Lung User, Dies at 78
Martha Ann Lillard, believed to be the last American to use an iron lung after contracting polio as a child, has died at the age of 78. Her death marks the end of an era for polio survivors reliant on the life-sustaining device.
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Actress Wai Ching Ho Dies at 82
Wai Ching Ho, the veteran actress known for her roles as Madame Gao in Marvel's 'Daredevil' and 'Iron Fist,' has passed away at the age of 82.
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US Demands Iran Acknowledge Strait of Hormuz Attacks Amid Oman Talks
The United States has called on Iran to publicly admit its involvement in recent attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, as Oman hosts discussions aimed at reopening the vital shipping lane. These demands come amidst escalating tensions and warnings from Iran regarding its nuclear commitments.