A woman who relied on an iron lung due to polio has passed away in Oklahoma. She was 78 years old at the time of her death. The woman, Martha Lillard, was diagnosed with polio at the age of 5 and used the iron lung to breathe.

Her sister reported that Lillard's death was attributed to chronic pulmonary failure and post-polio syndrome, with long-haul COVID-19 also being a factor. Lillard's life was marked by her determination to make the most of her circumstances, despite being told she wouldn't live past 20.

Further details about Lillard's life and passing are available from the source, including her daily routine and adaptations she made to cope with her condition.