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The daughter of Olympic gymnastics gold medallist Mary Lou Retton has released an update on her mother’s health as she fights for life in intensive care. The 55-year-old American has lost the ability to breathe autonomously after contracting “a very rare form of pneumonia”. She was admitted to hospital last week and while she is still in intensive care, her condition is improving. Daughter McKenna Kelley shared the “uplifting updates” on her social media.
“Though it’s a lengthy journey, witnessing these improvements is incredibly heartening. She’s responding so well to treatments.” A Spotfund page had raised over $430,000 on Monday, smashing its goal of $50,000 out of the park, from more than 8000 donors. Retton shot to fame at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles where, as a 16-year-old high school student, she won five medals, including one gold, competing in gymnastics for the USA.
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