Oklahoma woman, the last American in an iron lung, dies at 78

Polio was eradicated in the United States in 1979. However, the effects of the virus have lingered for one Oklahoma woman, the last polio survivor in America, to depend on an iron lung. Martha Ann Lillard, 78, invited reporter Ali Meyer to her home because she was desperate for help with repairs. Stay informed about Austin and Central Texas news, weather, investigations and sports on our website and social media: https://www.kxan.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/KXANAustinN...   / kxannews     / kxan_news     / kxan_news