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Olympic Legend Mary Lou Retton Suffers ‘Scary Setback’ in Pneumonia Battle

Olympic champion gymnast Mary Lou Retton suffered a “scary setback” earlier this week in her battle with a rare form of pneumonia, her daughter Shayla Kelley Schrepfer revealed Wednesday night on Instagram.

An initial report last week painted a grim picture for Retton, as she was said to be “fighting for her life” in the ICU at a Texas hospital. However, Retton made an improvement over the weekend, and things seemed to be heading in a positive direction.

But after a setback this week, the 55-year-old Retton remains in the ICU.

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