Key takeaways:
- Mary Lou Retton is in intensive care after suffering a “scary setback” in her battle with a rare form of pneumonia.
- Retton was admitted to the ICU earlier this month and had appeared to be on the mend as recently as last weekend.
- Retton’s family has asked for privacy and has expressed their gratitude for the outpouring of love and support from fans and well-wishers.
Former Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton is still in intensive care after suffering a “scary setback” in her battle with a rare form of pneumonia. Her eldest daughter, Shayla Schrepfer, shared the news on social media Wednesday.
Schrepfer said that Retton had been making progress earlier in the week, but experienced a setback on Tuesday. She noted that Retton was “really, really exhausted” and that the medical ups and downs had taken a toll on the 55-year-old gold medalist.
Retton was first admitted to the ICU earlier this month and had appeared to be on the mend as recently as last weekend. She is best known for winning the all-around gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
Retton’s family has asked for privacy during this difficult time and has not released any further information. They have expressed their gratitude for the outpouring of love and support from fans and well-wishers.
Retton’s family and friends are hopeful that she will make a full recovery and are continuing to monitor her progress.
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