Mary Lou Retton illness facing a serious health battle

American gymnastics icon Mary Lou Retton is facing a serious health battle, as disclosed by her daughter, McKenna Kelley

In a recent interview her daughter says "My amazing mom, Mary Lou, has a very rare form of pneumonia,"

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Mary Lou Retton is currently unable to breathe without assistance and has been in the ICU for over a week.

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In respect for her privacy not all details will be shared but it's known that she doesn't have insurance.

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Mary Lou Retton's journey in gymnastics began at an early age, as Mary Lou Retton, born on January 24, 1968

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She made history by becoming the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in the Women's All-Around Gymnastics competition

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After retiring from competitive gymnastics, Mary Lou Retton remained actively involved in the world of sports

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Mary Lou Retton is a mother of four daughters and is married to Shannon Kelley.

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American gymnastics icon Mary Lou Retton is facing a serious health battle, as disclosed by her daughter, McKenna Kelley

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In a recent interview her daughter says "My amazing mom, Mary Lou, has a very rare form of pneumonia,"

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Mary Lou Retton is currently unable to breathe without assistance and has been in the ICU for over a week.

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In respect for her privacy not all details will be shared but it's known that she doesn't have insurance.

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Mary Lou Retton's journey in gymnastics began at an early age, as Mary Lou Retton, born on January 24, 1968

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She made history by becoming the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in the Women's All-Around Gymnastics competition

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After retiring from competitive gymnastics, Mary Lou Retton remained actively involved in the world of sports

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Mary Lou Retton is a mother of four daughters and is married to Shannon Kelley.

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