The former Olympic gymnast starred in season 27 of DWTS
Mary Lou Retton, a revered name in global gymnastics and an Olympic gold medalist, is presently in the ICU, battling a rare type of pneumonia, her daughter, McKenna Kelley, announced on Tuesday.
"My amazing mom, Mary Lou, has a very rare form of pneumonia and is fighting for her life," McKenna expressed on the fundraising platform. She appealed to the public for assistance, urging them to "PRAY!" and, if possible, contribute to the hospital bill. The fundraising effort, with a target of $50,000, has already seen generous support, collecting close to $8,000 from 109 contributors by Tuesday.Mary Lou Retton's contribution to gymnastics is nothing short of legendary.
However, retirement didn't dim Retton's star. She made her presence felt in the entertainment industry, gracing TV shows like Glee, Baywatch, Knot's Landing, and movies including Naked Gun 33+1⁄3: The Final Insult.Scene from the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles, California.
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