Dianne Odell was a woman who spent almost her entire life living inside an iron lung, a large metal machine that helped her breathe after she was paralyzed by polio at age 3. Despite being confined to the machine for over 60 years, Dianne stayed positive and even earned a high school diploma, took college courses, and wrote a children’s book. She became an inspiration to many for her courage and kindness. Dianne passed away in 2008 when the power went out at her home, but her story continues to

Tennessee woman spent nearly 60 years in Iron lung but died in most unfortunate way