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Mary Lou Retton Addresses the 'Naysayers'

She gives an update on her health crisis, and calls out the 'trolls'

(Newser) - Mary Lou Retton is still on oxygen months after her mysterious health scare, and doctors expect it'll be another year to 18 months before she's off, the Olympic gymnast tells Entertainment Tonight in a new interview. "They still don't know what's wrong with me. They'...

Mary Lou Retton Remains Cagey About Health Crisis

Gymnast speaks out but still won't offer specifics, as 'USA Today' points out

(Newser) - Mary Lou Retton is speaking out about her health crisis —though not so much about all the money raised for her during the health crisis. In an interview with Hoda Kotb on NBC News , the 55-year-old Olympic gold medal gymnast said she is "blessed to be here because...

Mary Lou Retton: 'I'm Overwhelmed With All the Love'

Olympic gymnast says she will share more information about health battle when she's ready

(Newser) - Mary Lou Retton is speaking publicly for the first time since she was released from the hospital following a frightening battle with a rare form of pneumonia. "I'm beyond blessed to have the opportunity to make this statement," the gymnast said on Instagram Monday. "I am...

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There's a Good Update on Mary Lou Retton

Gymnast is home, recovering, after intense battle with pneumonia

(Newser) - After nearly two weeks in the ICU battling a rare and life-threatening form of pneumonia, Mary Lou Retton has been discharged, the BBC reports. In an Instagram update, Retton's daughter, McKenna Kelley, said Monday, "Mom is HOME & in recovery mode." She thanked the doctors and nurses...

Mary Lou Retton in ICU, Unable to Breathe on Her Own

Iconic gymnast has rare form of pneumonia, her daughter says

(Newser) - Mary Lou Retton is still in the ICU and the legendary gymnast "continues to fight," her four daughters posted on Instagram Wednesday. The sisters thanked fans for their love and support and asked for continued prayers and positive thoughts, saying their mom is getting "incredible medical care....

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