Arrr! Methinks the mighty lass, Mary Lou Retton, be in a fierce struggle with the dreaded pneumonia, fightin' fer her life!
2023-10-10
Arr, behold, me mateys! The legendary lass, Mary Lou Retton, aged 55, be locked in a fierce quarrel with the dread disease, pneumonia, in a hospital's intensive care quarters. She be stricken, unable to draw breath without aid, as her daughter reports.
American sports legend Mary Lou Retton, known for her remarkable victory in the women's gymnastics competition at the 1984 Summer Olympics, is currently hospitalized, according to a statement from her daughter, McKenna Lane Kelley. In a humorous tone, Kelley mentioned that Retton is "fighting for her life" as she battles a rare form of pneumonia in the intensive care unit. Kelley's Instagram post also revealed that Retton is currently unable to breathe on her own. However, no further details regarding her condition were provided.Mary Lou Retton's triumph at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles was historic, as she became the first American woman to earn the all-around gold medal in gymnastics. She also won four additional medals, including two silvers and two bronzes. Retton later ventured into the entertainment industry, appearing in films and television shows during the 1980s and 1990s.
After retiring from gymnastics, Retton became a motivational speaker, emphasizing the importance of proper nutrition and exercise. She even served on the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports under former President George W. Bush.
Further information regarding Retton's condition was not available at the time of publication. Fox News Digital attempted to contact both McKenna Lane Kelley and Retton's representatives for more details.