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Mary Lou Retton says she's a 'fighter' as she recuperates at home following pneumonia scare

Olympic gymnastics great Mary Lou Retton says she faces a long battle recuperating at home from a rare form of pneumonia in which doctors weren’t sure whether she would survive

The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2024

Mary Lou Retton shares Thanksgiving message after health scare

Mary Lou Retton shared a heartfelt message expressing her ‘profound gratitude’ to her friends, family and fans on Thanksgiving

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023

Mary Lou Retton in ‘recovery mode’ after hospital stay for pneumonia

The family disclosed earlier this month that Retton — who became the first American female gymnast to win the Olympic all-around title at the 1984 Los Angeles Games — was “fighting for her life” and unable to breathe on her own.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 24, 2023

Olympic champion Mary Lou Retton has ‘scary setback’ in battle with rare condition

Mary Lou Retton’s daughter gave an update on Olympic gold medal gymnast’s battle with rare form of pneumonia

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023

Olympic champion gymnast Mary Lou Retton remains in intensive care as donations pour in

The family of Olympic gymnastics champion Mary Lou Retton says she is “continuing to fight.”

The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023