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TIL Edith Fore, of "I've fallen and can't get up!" fame, began making commercials after actually falling, hitting her head, and, activating her medic alert. When Life Call responded, she gave her famous response. Life Call later selected Mrs. Fore to appear in commercials giving her testimonial.

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