According to Mary Lou Retton's daughter, the former Olympic champion is battling a rare illness in hospital.
on Tuesday and said Retton was receiving treatment in an intensive care unit for a “very rare form” of pneumonia.“Out of respect for her and her privacy, I will not disclose all details,” Kelley wrote. “However, I will disclose that she is not insured.”to help finance the Olympian’s medical bills.Story continues below advertisementRetton was 16 years old when she won five medals for gymnastics at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, including a gold medal in the all-around competition.
Retton also famously scored perfect 10s for her vault and floor routines. She was subsequently launched to fame and became a much-admired athlete around the world.
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