Mary Lou Retton's Harrowing Battle with Pneumonia: A Personal Account

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Mary Lou Retton's Harrowing Battle with Pneumonia: A Personal Account
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Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton's daughter recalls the sudden deterioration of her mother's health, leading to a life-threatening battle with a rare form of pneumonia. Retton was found struggling to breathe on her bedroom floor and was rushed to the hospital, where she was on the brink of being put on a ventilator. Her recovery remains uncertain as doctors are still unsure of the cause of the illness, and she continues to undergo treatment and recovery at home.

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