Mary Lou Retton provided a statement to her fans on Instagram Monday night following her release from a hospital after a bout with a rare pneumonia. Retton was hospitalized earlier this month and was “fighting for her life.”However, she was released a couple weeks later. I am overwhelmed with the love and support from the world as I fight,” Retton wrote on the social media platform. MARY LOU RETTON RECEIVES HUGE DONATION AS SHE BATTLES SERIOUS ILLNESSRetton was nicknamed “America’s sweetheart” during her gold medal-winning performance at the 1984 Summer Games in Los Angeles. After she retired from gymnastics, Retton became a motivational speaker and frequently shared messages about the benefit of proper nutrition and exercise.

Source: Fox News October 31, 2023 23:23 UTC