MARTY Among the most well-liked gymnasts in the country is Lou Retton.
Fans are now curious in her after she won numerous medals while competing for her country in the Olympics.
Who is gymnast Mary Lou Retton?
Born in Fairmont, West Virginia, on January 24, 1968, Mary Lou Retton is a retired gymnast.
Although she started her career at a young age, she didn’t become well-known in the gymnastics world until 1983.
After winning the American Cup that year, Retton became well-known. The following year, she competed for Team USA in the Olympic Games in Los Angeles, California.
What illness is Mary Lou Retton battling?
Retton had enjoyed a quiet life after giving up gymnastics, but in October 2023, news of her hospitalization broke, making headlines.
The news was revealed by her daughter, McKenna Kelley, on Instagram.
“Please help my mom continue to fight,” Kelley said in her post, which included a link to a SpotFund account that was made to help with medical costs, according to TMZ Sports.
“Out of respect for her and her privacy, I will not disclose all details,” Kelley added.
“However, I will disclose that she is not insured.
“We ask that if you could help in any way, that 1) you PRAY! and 2) if you could help us with finances for the hospital bill.”
Not much is known about Retton’s condition, but she is reportedly battling a rare form of pneumonia.
