Olympic Legend Mary Lou Retton Hospitalized With Rare Pneumonia

The former gymnast’s daughter says she is uninsured and “fighting for her life” in ICU

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Iconic Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton has been hospitalized with a rare case of pneumonia. The athlete’s daughter has created a *spotfund page, asking for financial assistance and to raise awareness of Retton’s condition.

“On behalf of my sisters and I, we need y’all’s help,” Retton’s daughter, McKenna Kelley, said in the post. “My amazing mom, Mary Lou, has a very rare form of pneu,onia and is fighting for her life. She is not able to breathe on her own. She’s been in the ICU for over a week now. Out of respect for her and her privacy, I will not disclose all details.

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