Mary Lou Retton.Photo:Robin Marchant/Getty
Robin Marchant/Getty
Mary Lou Rettonis on the mend, according to herdaughters.
Earlier this month, the iconic former gymnast, 55, was admitted to the hospital, where she has since been in theICU battling a rare form of pneumonia.
“Although she remains in the ICU, her path to recovery is steadily unfolding. Her fighting spirit is truly shining! Her breathing is becoming stronger, and her reliance on machines is diminishing,” they continued. “Though it’s a lengthy journey, witnessing these improvements is incredibly heartening! She’s responding so well to treatments.”
“Once more, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your overwhelming love and support,” Shayla and McKenna added.
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“My amazing mom, Mary Lou, has a very rare form of pneumonia and is fighting for her life,” she wrote in a message on the fundraising page.
“She is not able to breathe on her own. She’s been in the ICU for over a week now. Out of respect for her and her privacy, I will not disclose all details. However, I will disclose that she [is] not insured,” McKenna continued.
“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.
Mary Lou Retton.Eric McCandless via Getty
Eric McCandless via Getty
In a video shared on InstagramWednesday, Shayla added that her mom is “still fighting.”
Alongside McKenna and Shayla, Retton also shares daughters Skyla and Emma with ex-husband Shannon Kelley.
source: people.com
