Legendary gymnast Mary Lou Retton is fighting for her life in the ICU

Gymnast Mary Lou Retton is fighting for her life.

She’s hospitalized with pneumonia.

Her daughter is asking for donations.

Legendary gymnast Mary Lou Retton is currently fighting for her life in Intensive Care.

She is battling a very rare form of pneumonia, according to what her daughter McKenna Kelley posted on social media.

Kelley shared a plea for her mother through her Instagram stories on Tuesday, October 10.

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McKenna Kelley took to Instagram to ask for prayers and donations for her mother, Mary Lou Retton, who is seriously ill.

Because McKenna posted this in her stories, it is no longer available.

Mary Lou Retton’s family created a SpotFund page to raise money to cover her medical expenses.

The Olympic gold medalist’s daughter says her mother is seriously ill and doesn’t have health insurance.

The Olympic legend is fighting for her life

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Kelley wrote in her Instagram stories about the difficult time her family is going through.

«Hey everyone! On behalf of my sisters and I, we need y’all’s help,» McKenna Kelley shared with her followers.

«My amazing mom, Mary Lou, has a very rare form of pneumonia and is fighting for her life,» she continued.

«She is not able to breathe on her own. She’s been in the ICU for over a week now,» Retton’s daughter added.

Mary Lou Retton has a rare type of pneumonia

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The concern intensified when Kelley revealed that her mother does not have health insurance.

«Out of respect for her and her privacy, I will not disclose all details. However, I will disclose that she is not insured,» she noted.

«We ask that if you could help in any way, that 1) you PRAY! and 2) if you could help us with finances for the hospital bill,» she concluded.

This message is also on the SpotFund account Kelley started to raise money for her mother.

Mary Lou Retton’s family is asking for donations

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So far, the campaign had surpassed its $50,000 fundraising goal, reaching nearly $400,000.

«ANYTHING, absolutely anything, would be so helpful for my family and my mom. Thank y’all so very much! “Kelley added.

Mary Lou Retton became the first US woman to win the gold medal in the all-around competition at the 1984 Olympic Games.

She is an iconic figure in the world of gymnastics, and is considered an Olympic legend.

Mary Lou Retton’s career

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Now 55, Retton retired in 1986 and has since focused on her health, her fitness career and raising her four daughters.

In 1984, she stood out at the Los Angeles Olympic Games, where she won the gold medal in the artistic gymnastics all-around competition.

The news of her fight against this rare form of pneumonia has moved her fans around the world, CBS News noted.

Retton’s family and friends have come together to ask for support and solidarity at this difficult time.

Mary Lou Retton’s legacy

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Her success in the Olympic Games catapulted her to fame and made her a sports icon, CBS noted.

According to the outlet, after retiring from competition, Retton continued to be an influential figure in the world of sports and gymnastics.

She worked in the health and fitness field, encouraging people to lead an active and healthy lifestyle.

Mary Lou Retton’s is a story of courage and success.