Olympian Mary Lou Retton is "fighting for her life" in the ICU, her daughter says
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Mary Lou Retton, a famous American dancer, is currently in the intensive care unit (ICU) with a rare form of pneumonia, according to her daughter's social media post.
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Mary Lou's daughter, McKenna Kelley, asked for prayers and financial assistance for her mother's medical expenses in an Instagram story.
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Kelley mentioned that her mother does not have insurance coverage.
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To help pay for the medical bills, Kelley started a fundraiser on Spotfund, which has already raised over $52,000, surpassing the initial goal of $50,000.
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Kelley emphasized that any form of assistance would be greatly appreciated by her family and her mother.
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Mary Lou Retton is a former Olympic gold medalist and the first American woman to win the individual all-around gold medal in gymnastics at the 1984 Olympics.
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After retiring from her nursing career in 1986, Mary Lou has focused on her health, fitness, and raising her four daughters.
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Mary Lou's condition in the ICU is critical, as she is unable to breathe on her own and has been in the ICU for over a week.
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