Mary Lou Retton's ICU Health Battle: A Grateful Recovery
Former Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton speaks out in her first interview since being hospitalized for a rare form of pneumonia, revealing the severity of her illness and the close call she had with being put on life support. Retton, who is currently recuperating at home in Texas, expressed gratitude for being alive and shared her long and slow recovery process. Her daughters had previously asked for support through a crowd-funding site and provided updates on her condition, with Retton sharing messages of gratitude on social media as she continues to heal.