Mary Lou Retton is making her first public statement since her hospitalization after suffering from a rare form of pneumonia.
“I’m beyond blessed to have the opportunity to make this statement,” Retton said in a post shared on Instagram. “I am overwhelmed with all the love and support from the world as I fight. I am forever grateful to you all.”
She continued, “I’m with family continuing to slowly recover and staying very positive as I know this recovery is a long and slow process.”
It was Retton’s daughter McKenna Kelley that shared her mother had been taken to the ICU and “fighting for her life.”
“She is not able to breathe on her own. She’s been in the ICU for over a week now,” Kelley shared at the time. “Out of respect for her and her privacy, I will not disclose all details. However, I...
“I’m beyond blessed to have the opportunity to make this statement,” Retton said in a post shared on Instagram. “I am overwhelmed with all the love and support from the world as I fight. I am forever grateful to you all.”
She continued, “I’m with family continuing to slowly recover and staying very positive as I know this recovery is a long and slow process.”
It was Retton’s daughter McKenna Kelley that shared her mother had been taken to the ICU and “fighting for her life.”
“She is not able to breathe on her own. She’s been in the ICU for over a week now,” Kelley shared at the time. “Out of respect for her and her privacy, I will not disclose all details. However, I...
- 10/31/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Mary Lou Retton is breaking her silence following her intensive care unit stint for a rare form of pneumonia.
The Olympic gold medalist took to her Instagram to share her first statement since “fighting for her life” in the hospital after she came down with the respiratory illness.
“I’m beyond blessed to have the opportunity to make this statement,” Retton wrote. “I am overwhelmed with all the love and support from the world as I fight. I am forever grateful to you all! I’m with family continuing to slowly recover and staying very positive as I know this recovery is a long and slow process.”
She continued, “I appreciate everyone’s respect of my privacy at this time. When the time is right, I will be sharing more information about my health issues and hope I can help others who may face the same battle as me. I love you all.
The Olympic gold medalist took to her Instagram to share her first statement since “fighting for her life” in the hospital after she came down with the respiratory illness.
“I’m beyond blessed to have the opportunity to make this statement,” Retton wrote. “I am overwhelmed with all the love and support from the world as I fight. I am forever grateful to you all! I’m with family continuing to slowly recover and staying very positive as I know this recovery is a long and slow process.”
She continued, “I appreciate everyone’s respect of my privacy at this time. When the time is right, I will be sharing more information about my health issues and hope I can help others who may face the same battle as me. I love you all.
- 10/31/2023
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Five-time Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton is on her way to recovery after she was hospitalized in an intensive care unit in early October due to a battle with pneumonia.
McKenna Kelley, one of Retton’s four daughters, provided an Instagram update on her mother’s condition.
“Mom is home [and] in recovery. We still have a long road of recovery ahead of us, but baby steps,” she said. “We are overwhelmed with the love and support from everyone. Grateful doesn’t scrape the surface of the posture of our hearts.”
“Thank you, Jesus, thank you doctors [and] nurses, thank you to this loving community of support,” she finished off the post.
During Retton’s time in the ICU, her family created a Spotfound Account.
After it was revealed Retton did not have medical insurance, the account, which set a goal of $50,000, raised up to $460,000 to help cover Retton’s medical expenses.
McKenna Kelley, one of Retton’s four daughters, provided an Instagram update on her mother’s condition.
“Mom is home [and] in recovery. We still have a long road of recovery ahead of us, but baby steps,” she said. “We are overwhelmed with the love and support from everyone. Grateful doesn’t scrape the surface of the posture of our hearts.”
“Thank you, Jesus, thank you doctors [and] nurses, thank you to this loving community of support,” she finished off the post.
During Retton’s time in the ICU, her family created a Spotfound Account.
After it was revealed Retton did not have medical insurance, the account, which set a goal of $50,000, raised up to $460,000 to help cover Retton’s medical expenses.
- 10/24/2023
- by Zach Ament
- Uinterview
It’s good news for Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast Mary Lou Retton as she’s been released from hospital following a battle with a life-threatening form of pneumonia. Earlier this month, Retton’s daughter, McKenna Kelley, shared a crowdfunding link for her mother, revealing that the former Dancing With the Stars contestant was “fighting for her life” and “not able to breath on her own.” In a new update on Monday, October 23, Kelley took to Instagram to tell fans that her mom has now been released from hospital and is back home recovering. “Mom is Home & in recovery mode,” Kelley wrote. “We still have a long road of recovery ahead of us, but baby steps. We are overwhelmed with the love and support from everyone. Grateful doesn’t scrape the surface of the posture of our hearts.” The positive news comes after an ominous update from Retton’s eldest daughter,...
- 10/24/2023
- TV Insider
Mary Lou Retton is on the way to recovery.
In early October, the Olympic gymnast‘s daughter, McKenna Kelley, shared that her mother was checked into the intensive care unit. She was suffering from a very rare form of pneumonia that kept her from breathing on her own and resulted in her fighting for her life.
In an Oct. 14 update, Kelley, who is also a gymnast, said that her mother was making a lot of progress despite still being in the ICU. On Monday, she shared another update, noting that Retton was home and “in recovery mode.”
“We still have a long road of recovery ahead of us, but baby steps,” she wrote on Instagram. “We are overwhelmed with the love and support from everyone. Grateful doesn’t scrape the surface of the posture of our hearts. Thank you Jesus, thank you doctors & nurses, thank you to this loving community of support.
In early October, the Olympic gymnast‘s daughter, McKenna Kelley, shared that her mother was checked into the intensive care unit. She was suffering from a very rare form of pneumonia that kept her from breathing on her own and resulted in her fighting for her life.
In an Oct. 14 update, Kelley, who is also a gymnast, said that her mother was making a lot of progress despite still being in the ICU. On Monday, she shared another update, noting that Retton was home and “in recovery mode.”
“We still have a long road of recovery ahead of us, but baby steps,” she wrote on Instagram. “We are overwhelmed with the love and support from everyone. Grateful doesn’t scrape the surface of the posture of our hearts. Thank you Jesus, thank you doctors & nurses, thank you to this loving community of support.
- 10/24/2023
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Mary Lou Retton is making progress in her health after being hospitalized for a rare form of pneumonia. The Olympic champion and Dancing with the Stars alum is now back home and recovering.
“Mom is Home & in recovery mode,” Retton’s daughter McKenna Kelley said in a statement posted on Instagram. “We still have a long road of recovery ahead of us, but baby steps.”
The statement continued, “We are overwhelmed with the love and support from everyone. Grateful doesn’t scrape the surface of the posture of our hearts. Thank you Jesus, thank you doctors & nurses, thank you to this loving community of support.”
It was Kelley who confirmed that her mother had been hospitalized and was in ICU “fighting for her life.”
“She is not able to breathe on her own. She’s been in the ICU for over a week now,” Kelley shared on Oct. 11. “Out of...
“Mom is Home & in recovery mode,” Retton’s daughter McKenna Kelley said in a statement posted on Instagram. “We still have a long road of recovery ahead of us, but baby steps.”
The statement continued, “We are overwhelmed with the love and support from everyone. Grateful doesn’t scrape the surface of the posture of our hearts. Thank you Jesus, thank you doctors & nurses, thank you to this loving community of support.”
It was Kelley who confirmed that her mother had been hospitalized and was in ICU “fighting for her life.”
“She is not able to breathe on her own. She’s been in the ICU for over a week now,” Kelley shared on Oct. 11. “Out of...
- 10/23/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Mary Lou Retton’s daughter Shayla Schrepfer is providing an update on the former Olympian’s recovery from a rare form of pneumonia.
The 55-year-old former gymnast was hospitalized earlier this month for the illness and just suffered a serious complication.
On Wednesday (October 18), Shayla took to Instagram to explain the latest developments in her mother’s recovery journey.
Keep reading to find out what she said…
In her video, Shayla shared, “Basically at the beginning of this week we were going on the up and up…We were so excited, seeing so much progress and then yesterday we had a pretty scary setback.”
“She is still in ICU and we’re just working through some things as far as her setback goes,” she noted.
Shayla added, “She had a better day today, which is great.” She thanked everyone for their messages of support and love.
Earlier in October, Mary Lou...
The 55-year-old former gymnast was hospitalized earlier this month for the illness and just suffered a serious complication.
On Wednesday (October 18), Shayla took to Instagram to explain the latest developments in her mother’s recovery journey.
Keep reading to find out what she said…
In her video, Shayla shared, “Basically at the beginning of this week we were going on the up and up…We were so excited, seeing so much progress and then yesterday we had a pretty scary setback.”
“She is still in ICU and we’re just working through some things as far as her setback goes,” she noted.
Shayla added, “She had a better day today, which is great.” She thanked everyone for their messages of support and love.
Earlier in October, Mary Lou...
- 10/20/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast Mary Lou Retton has suffered a “pretty scary setback” and remains in ICU, according to one of her daughters. The Dancing With the Stars alum was hospitalized earlier this month with a rare form of pneumonia. Retton’s daughter, McKenna Kelley, shared a crowdfunding link last week, revealing that her mother is “fighting for her life” and “is not able to breathe on her own.” Things seemed to take a positive turn over the weekend, as Retton’s other daughter, Shayla Schrepfer, took to Instagram to share an update. “[Retton’s] progress is truly remarkable,” she said, adding that “her path to recovery is steadily progressing. Her fighting spirit is truly shining.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shayla Kelley Schrepfer (@shaylaschrepfer) But Schrepfer returned to Instagram on Wednesday (October 18) night to provide a further update, and, unfortunately, things had taken a turn for the worse.
- 10/19/2023
- TV Insider
Following some positive updates on the condition of Mary Lou Retton, who has been suffering from a rare form of pneumonia and “fighting for her life” since early October, the Olympic champion had a “pretty scary setback” in ICU on Tuesday, daughter Shayla Schrepfer said in an Instagram post late Wednesday. Schrepfer added, “We’re just working through some things as far as her setback goes,” noting about her mom, “She had a better day today which is great; she is just really, really exhausted.” (Watch the full video below.)
Last week, another of Retton’s daughters, McKenna Kelley, used social media to inform about her mother’s hospitalization saying the Dancing with the Stars alum was “not able to breathe on her own” and had “been in ICU for over a week.” Due to the former gymnast not having medical insurance, Kelly also started a fundraiser to raise money...
Last week, another of Retton’s daughters, McKenna Kelley, used social media to inform about her mother’s hospitalization saying the Dancing with the Stars alum was “not able to breathe on her own” and had “been in ICU for over a week.” Due to the former gymnast not having medical insurance, Kelly also started a fundraiser to raise money...
- 10/19/2023
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
Mary Lou Retton’s daughter shared an “uplifting” health update Saturday as the former Olympic gymnast continues to battle a rare form of pneumonia in the hospital.
Her daughter McKenna Kelley wrote on Instagram, “Mom’s progress is truly remarkable. Prayers have been felt and are being answered. Although she remains in ICU, her path to recovery is steadily progressing. Her fighting spirit is truly shining!”
She continued, “Her breathing is becoming stronger, and her reliance on machines is diminishing. Though it’s a lengthy journey, witnessing these improvements is incredibly heartening! She’s beginning to respond to treatments. Once more, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your overwhelming love and support.”
Earlier this week, Kelley revealed that her mother was “fighting for her life” in the intensive care unit with pneumonia. At the time, she said Retton had already been in the ICU for more than a week and...
Her daughter McKenna Kelley wrote on Instagram, “Mom’s progress is truly remarkable. Prayers have been felt and are being answered. Although she remains in ICU, her path to recovery is steadily progressing. Her fighting spirit is truly shining!”
She continued, “Her breathing is becoming stronger, and her reliance on machines is diminishing. Though it’s a lengthy journey, witnessing these improvements is incredibly heartening! She’s beginning to respond to treatments. Once more, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your overwhelming love and support.”
Earlier this week, Kelley revealed that her mother was “fighting for her life” in the intensive care unit with pneumonia. At the time, she said Retton had already been in the ICU for more than a week and...
- 10/15/2023
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Mary Lou Retton has been “fighting for her life” in the ICU after suffering from a rare form of pneumonia. Now her daughter McKenna Kelley is sharing some positive updates regarding the health of the Olympic champion.
“We’re thrilled to share some uplifting news. Mom’s progress is truly remarkable. Prayers have been felt and are being answered,” Kelley shared in an Instagram post. “Although she remains in ICU, her path to recovery is steadily progressing. Her fighting spirit is truly shining. Her breathing is becoming stronger, and her reliance on machines is diminishing.”
She continued, “Though it’s a lengthy journey, witnessing these improvements is incredibly heartening! She’s beginning to respond to treatments. Once more, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your overwhelming love and support.”
Earlier this week Kelley used social media to inform about her mother’s hospitalization saying the Dancing with the Stars alum...
“We’re thrilled to share some uplifting news. Mom’s progress is truly remarkable. Prayers have been felt and are being answered,” Kelley shared in an Instagram post. “Although she remains in ICU, her path to recovery is steadily progressing. Her fighting spirit is truly shining. Her breathing is becoming stronger, and her reliance on machines is diminishing.”
She continued, “Though it’s a lengthy journey, witnessing these improvements is incredibly heartening! She’s beginning to respond to treatments. Once more, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your overwhelming love and support.”
Earlier this week Kelley used social media to inform about her mother’s hospitalization saying the Dancing with the Stars alum...
- 10/15/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Mary Lou Retton, an Olympic gold medalist, is “fighting for her life” in an intensive care unit.
Retton’s daughter, McKenna Kelley, started a Spotfund account and explained her mother’s battle with a rare form of pneumonia. Retton has been in the ICU for “over a week” and is unable to breathe on her own.
Kelley did not provide any further details but mentioned that Retton was uninsured and asked that people pray for her mother at the end of the post.
Retton made her mark in gymnastics in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
She won five medals in the Summer Games that year, which included a gold medal in the individual all-around competition – a first for any American woman. She also took home two silver medals and two bronze medals that year, and her accomplishments earned her the title of Sportsperson of the Year by Sports Illustrated.
After she stopped gymnastics,...
Retton’s daughter, McKenna Kelley, started a Spotfund account and explained her mother’s battle with a rare form of pneumonia. Retton has been in the ICU for “over a week” and is unable to breathe on her own.
Kelley did not provide any further details but mentioned that Retton was uninsured and asked that people pray for her mother at the end of the post.
Retton made her mark in gymnastics in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
She won five medals in the Summer Games that year, which included a gold medal in the individual all-around competition – a first for any American woman. She also took home two silver medals and two bronze medals that year, and her accomplishments earned her the title of Sportsperson of the Year by Sports Illustrated.
After she stopped gymnastics,...
- 10/12/2023
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
Mary Lou Retton is hospitalized with a rare condition of pneumonia and is said to be “fighting for her life” in the ICU. The Olympic champion was a contestant on Dancing with the Stars Season 27 where she was partnered with professional dancer Sasha Farber.
Farber has been in touch with Retton since her hospitalization and provided a health update during an interview with Et.
“I’ve been talking to her today. She’s fighting… she kind of wants to give up,” Farber said. “I’m sending videos of her dancing and I’m telling her there’s only one Mary Lou Retton, you’ve got this.”
He continued, “It’s crazy because last week, she was in LA (or two weeks ago) and she wanted to meet up and I had rehearsals and I couldn’t. She was like, ‘Let me take you out for dinner.’ And I couldn’t go because I had rehearsals.
Farber has been in touch with Retton since her hospitalization and provided a health update during an interview with Et.
“I’ve been talking to her today. She’s fighting… she kind of wants to give up,” Farber said. “I’m sending videos of her dancing and I’m telling her there’s only one Mary Lou Retton, you’ve got this.”
He continued, “It’s crazy because last week, she was in LA (or two weeks ago) and she wanted to meet up and I had rehearsals and I couldn’t. She was like, ‘Let me take you out for dinner.’ And I couldn’t go because I had rehearsals.
- 10/12/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Mary Lou Retton’s daughter and her Dancing with the Stars pro partner Sasha Farber have given updates on the former Olympic gold-medal gymnast’s health amid her recent hospitalization.
On Tuesday morning, Retton’s daughter McKenna Kelley revealed that her mother is “fighting for her life” in the intensive care unit with a “very rare form of pneumonia.” She wrote in a message on a Spotfund fundraising page, “She is not able to breathe on her own. She’s been in the ICU for over a week now.”
Following Tuesday’s DWTS episode, Farber told Entertainment Tonight that he had also spoken with Retton earlier in the day. The duo competed together during season 27 of the dancing competition show in 2018.
“I’ve been talking to her today and she’s fighting,” Farber said. “She kind of wants to give up, but I’m sending her videos of her dancing and I’m telling her,...
On Tuesday morning, Retton’s daughter McKenna Kelley revealed that her mother is “fighting for her life” in the intensive care unit with a “very rare form of pneumonia.” She wrote in a message on a Spotfund fundraising page, “She is not able to breathe on her own. She’s been in the ICU for over a week now.”
Following Tuesday’s DWTS episode, Farber told Entertainment Tonight that he had also spoken with Retton earlier in the day. The duo competed together during season 27 of the dancing competition show in 2018.
“I’ve been talking to her today and she’s fighting,” Farber said. “She kind of wants to give up, but I’m sending her videos of her dancing and I’m telling her,...
- 10/11/2023
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Mary Lou Retton, the Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast who appeared on Season 27 of Dancing With the Stars, has been hospitalized and is in the ICU with a rare form of pneumonia. The news was shared by Retton’s daughter, McKenna Kelley, who posted a link to a crowdfunding website on her Instagram, which revealed that her mother “has a very rare form of pneumonia and is fighting for her life.” “She is not able to breathe on her own. She’s been in the ICU for over a week now. Out of respect for her and her privacy, I will not disclose all details. However, I will disclose that she not insured,” Kelley wrote on the fund raising page. DWTS pro Sasha Farber, who competed alongside Retton on Season 27, provided an update on Tuesday (October 10), revealing that he’d spoken with the Olympic gymnast earlier in the day. ABC/YouTube...
- 10/11/2023
- TV Insider
Updated with latest Spotfund total: Mary Lou Retton, an Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast and former Dancing with the Stars contestant, has been hospitalized and in the ICU.
Retton’s daughter, McKenna Kelley, shared on Instagram a link to crowdsource funds for her mother, who is suffering from “a very rare form of pneumonia and is fighting for her life,” she said.
Related: Mary Lou Retton Health Update: ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Partner Says Former Gymnast “Is A Fighter”
“She is not able to breathe on her own. She’s been in the ICU for over a week now,” Kelley shared. “Out of respect for her and her privacy, I will not disclose all details. However, I will disclose that she not insured.”
Kelley continued: “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. Anything,...
Retton’s daughter, McKenna Kelley, shared on Instagram a link to crowdsource funds for her mother, who is suffering from “a very rare form of pneumonia and is fighting for her life,” she said.
Related: Mary Lou Retton Health Update: ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Partner Says Former Gymnast “Is A Fighter”
“She is not able to breathe on her own. She’s been in the ICU for over a week now,” Kelley shared. “Out of respect for her and her privacy, I will not disclose all details. However, I will disclose that she not insured.”
Kelley continued: “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. Anything,...
- 10/11/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Mary Lou Retton, a former Olympic gymnast, is “fighting for her life” in the intensive care unit with pneumonia, her daughter McKenna Kelley said.
Kelley shared the news on her Instagram Story Tuesday as well as a link to a Spotfund page dedicated to her mom.
In a message on the fundraising page, Retton’s daughters wrote, “My amazing mom, Mary Lou, has a very rare form of pneumonia and is fighting for her life. She is not able to breathe on her own. She’s been in the ICU for over a week now. Out of respect for her and her privacy, I will not disclose all details. However, I will disclose that she not insured.”
She added, “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. Anything, absolutely anything, would be so...
Kelley shared the news on her Instagram Story Tuesday as well as a link to a Spotfund page dedicated to her mom.
In a message on the fundraising page, Retton’s daughters wrote, “My amazing mom, Mary Lou, has a very rare form of pneumonia and is fighting for her life. She is not able to breathe on her own. She’s been in the ICU for over a week now. Out of respect for her and her privacy, I will not disclose all details. However, I will disclose that she not insured.”
She added, “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. Anything, absolutely anything, would be so...
- 10/10/2023
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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