Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton remains hospitalized in the ICU and has faced a 'scary setback' as she fights are rare form of pneumonia.
Mary Lou Retton, who captured the attention of the nation when she won the all-around women's gymnastics competition at the 1984 Summer Olympics, had a 'scary setback' as she fights a 'very rare form' of pneumonia. In the first update in four days, Shayla Kelley Schrepfer, Retton's daughter, that things seemed like they were headed 'on the up and up,' but things took a turn for the worse on Tuesday.
The Spotfund page also noted that Retton does not have health insurance. 'GET WELL MARY LOU!! You are America’s Sweet Heart, and we are all rooting for you!' one donor wrote on the fundraising page. Retton is receiving treatment at a Texas hospital, according to The Associated Press. Retton's win at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles marked the first time an American woman won the all-around gold medal or any individual Olympic medal in gymnastics.
After she retired from gymnastics, Retton became a motivational speaker and frequently shared messages about the benefits of proper nutrition and exercise. She also served on the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports under former President George W. Bush. Fox News' Chantz Martin contributed to this report.
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