Published July 10, 2026 at 10:44 PM ET · Updated July 11, 2026 at 2:11 AM ET
Martha Lillard, last American polio patient in an iron lung, dies at 78
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Martha Lillard, the last known American polio patient to rely on an iron lung, has died at age 78 in Oklahoma.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 4 hr ago, when ABC News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from New York Post. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
