Mary Lou Retton Shares Health Update and Addresses Medical Bills Backlash
TL;DR
Seven months after being hospitalized for severe pneumonia, former Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton reveals she is still on supplemental oxygen and faces a long recovery. Despite being a medical mystery, Retton's condition has improved slightly after a recent relapse. Her daughters supported her throughout the crisis, even preparing to say goodbye at one point. An online fundraiser launched by her daughter has raised nearly $500,000 to cover medical bills, drawing both support and criticism.
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