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Olympic gymnastics champion Mary Lou Retton is in intensive care with pneumonia

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Olympic gymnastics champion Mary Lou Retton has pneumonia and is in intensive care in a Texas hospital.

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KTVB Boise
Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton in ICU 'fighting for her life' (opens KTVB Boise)
Published Oct 9, 2023
KTVB Boise's feed description
The Olympic gymnastics champion is in the intensive care unit and can't breathe on her own, according to her daughter.
New York Post
Legendary Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton ‘fighting for her life’ with rare form of pneumonia (opens New York Post)
Published Oct 9, 2023
New York Post's feed description
Olympic gold medalist and legendary U.S. gymnast Mary Lou Retton is “fighting for her life” in the intensive care unit battling a rare form of pneumonia.
FOX 13 Tampa
US gymnast Mary Lou Retton ‘fighting for her life’ due to pneumonia (opens FOX 13 Tampa)
Published Oct 9, 2023
FOX 13 Tampa's feed description
“She is not able to breathe on her own," her daughter wrote Tuesday.
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton 'fighting for her life' with rare form of pneumonia (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Published Oct 9, 2023
Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description
On a fundraising page asking for prayers and donations, daughter McKenna Kelley revealed that the 55-year-old has been in the hospital for over a week and "not able to breathe on her own."
CBS News
Olympics legend Mary Lou Retton "fighting for her life" in ICU due to pneumonia, daughter says (opens CBS News)
Published Oct 9, 2023
CBS News's feed description
On Tuesday, the Olympic gold-winning medalist's daughter McKenna Kelley asked for prayers and donations for her ailing mother on her Instagram story.
People
Former Olympic Gymnast Mary Lou Retton 'Fighting for Her Life' in ICU, Daughter Says (opens People)
Published Oct 9, 2023
People's feed description
Former Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton is "fighting for her life" amid a bout of a rare form of pneumonia, her daughter McKenna Kelley shared in a message on a Spotfund page dedicated to her mother
West Central Tribune
Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton 'fighting for her life' with rare form of pneumonia, daughter says (opens West Central Tribune)
Published Oct 10, 2023
West Central Tribune's feed description
Family appeals for donations, saying Retton is uninsured.
Salon
Former Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton “fighting for her life” as she battles rare form of pneumonia (opens Salon)
Published Oct 10, 2023
Salon's feed description
“She is not able to breathe on her own. She’s been in the ICU for over a week now," Retton's daughter said
Entertainment Weekly
Olympic legend Mary Lou Retton has pneumonia and is 'fighting for her life,' daughter says (opens Entertainment Weekly)
Published Oct 10, 2023
Entertainment Weekly's feed description
Olympic legend Mary Lou Retton is in an I.C.U. 'fighting for her life' because she 'is not able to breathe on her own,' daughter says.
WTOP Washington DC
Olympic gymnastics champion Mary Lou Retton is in intensive care with pneumonia (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Oct 10, 2023
WTOP Washington DC's feed description
Olympic gymnastics champion Mary Lou Retton has pneumonia and is in intensive care in a Texas hospital.
The Daily Caller
Olympic Gold Medalist Mary Lou Retton ‘Fighting For Her Life’ In ICU, Daughter Says (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Oct 10, 2023
The Daily Caller's feed description
Olympic gold medalist and former teenage gymnast Mary Lou Retton is currently in intensive care as she fights a "very rare" type of pneumonia.
New York Post
Mary Lou Retton’s daughter provides update with Olympic legend ‘fighting for her life’ (opens New York Post)
Published Oct 10, 2023
New York Post's feed description
Decorated Olympian Mary Lou Retton is still fighting to overcome a rare form of pneumonia.
Washington Times
Olympic gymnastics champion Mary Lou Retton ‘continues to fight’ as donations pour in (opens Washington Times)
Published Oct 10, 2023
Washington Times's feed description
Olympic gymnastics champion Mary Lou Retton remained in intensive care on Wednesday while dealing with a rare form of pneumonia.
Washington Times
Olympic gymnastics champion Mary Lou Retton is ‘fighting for her life,’ daughter says (opens Washington Times)
Published Oct 10, 2023
Washington Times's feed description
Olympic gymnastics champion Mary Lou Retton has pneumonia and is in intensive care in a Texas hospital.
Fox2 Detroit
US gymnast Mary Lou Retton ‘fighting for her life’ with pneumonia (opens Fox2 Detroit)
Published Oct 10, 2023
Fox2 Detroit's feed description
"She is not able to breathe on her own," her daughter wrote Tuesday.
Thv11
Gymnastics icon Mary Lou Retton 'fighting for her life' amid battle with pneumonia (opens Thv11)
Published Oct 10, 2023
Thv11's feed description
The gold medal winner is in the intensive care unit and can't breathe on her own, according to her daughter.
People
Mary Lou Retton's Daughter Gives Update, Says the Former Olympian Is 'Still Fighting' (opens People)
Published Oct 10, 2023
People's feed description
Mary Lou Retton is 'still fighting' as the former Olympian remains in the ICU with pneumonia, her daughters said in an update
CBS News
Olympics legend Mary Lou Retton "continues to fight" for her life in ICU, daughter says (opens CBS News)
Published Oct 10, 2023
CBS News's feed description
A fundraiser started by Mary Lou Retton's daughter to pay for medical expenses has raised more than $284,000.
CBS News
Olympic champion Mary Lou Retton "fighting for her life" in intensive care with pneumonia (opens CBS News)
Published Oct 10, 2023
CBS News's feed description
Olympic gymnastics champion Mary Lou Retton has pneumonia and is in intensive care in a Texas hospital.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Gymnastics legend Mary Lou Retton in intensive care with pneumonia (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
Published Oct 10, 2023
Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description
Olympic gymnastics champion Mary Lou Retton has pneumonia and is in intensive care in a Texas hospital.
France 24
Olympic gymnast icon Retton 'fighting for life': daughter (opens France 24)
Published Oct 10, 2023
France 24's feed description
Olympic gymnastics icon Mary Lou Retton is "fighting for her life" in intensive care after being diagnosed with a rare form of pneumonia, her daughter said Tuesday.
Boston
Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton 'fighting for her life' with pneumonia (opens Boston)
Published Oct 10, 2023
Boston's feed description
Retton has a "rare form of pneumonia" that has made her unable to breathe on her own, according to her daughter.
WFMZ Allentown
Mary Lou Retton 'fighting for her life' in hospital (opens WFMZ Allentown)
Published Oct 10, 2023
WFMZ Allentown's feed description
Former Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton is 'fighting for her life' in hospital after being struck down with a rare form of pneumonia
Forbes
Olympic Star Mary Lou Retton ‘Fighting For Her Life’ In ICU (opens Forbes)
Published Oct 10, 2023
Forbes's feed description
U.S. gymnastics icon Mary Lou Retton has a very rare form of pneumonia and is "fighting for her life" in hospital, her daughter said on Tuesday.
The Hollywood Reporter
Former Olympic Gymnast Mary Lou Retton Is “Fighting for Her Life” in the ICU With Pneumonia, Daughter Says (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Oct 10, 2023
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description
Retton, who won the Olympic individual all-around gold medal at the 1984 games, is battling a "very rare form of pneumonia," her daughter wrote on a fundraising page.

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