Mary Lou Retton's Pneumonia Battle Takes a Scary Turn
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Olympic icon Mary Lou Retton, who has been battling a rare form of pneumonia, experienced a setback in the ICU this week, according to her daughter. After showing progress, Retton had a "scary setback" on Tuesday, but had a better day on Wednesday. She remains in the ICU and is "fighting for her life." Her family has launched a fundraiser page to support her medical expenses. Retton, the first American woman to win all-around gymnastics gold at the Olympics, was hospitalized earlier this month.
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