{"id":27012,"date":"2025-09-15T16:24:15","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T16:24:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=27012"},"modified":"2025-09-15T16:24:15","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T16:24:15","slug":"tragic-update-on-us-olympic-hero-mary-lou-rettons-condition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=27012","title":{"rendered":"Tragic Update On US Olympic Hero Mary Lou Retton\u2019s Condition"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 class=\"entry-title\"><\/h1>\n<div class=\"entry-meta entry-meta-divider-dot\">\n<p><em>Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in October 2023.<\/em><\/p><div class=\"hpnxk69ff08e4b98e5\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.hpnxk69ff08e4b98e5 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.hpnxk69ff08e4b98e5 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.hpnxk69ff08e4b98e5 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.hpnxk69ff08e4b98e5 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.hpnxk69ff08e4b98e5 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<p>Mary Lou Retton, an Olympic gold medalist and beloved West Virginia native, is facing a challenging battle against pneumonia that has landed her in the intensive care unit, where she is courageously fighting for her life. The gymnastic legend, celebrated for her achievements and inspirational journey, is now in need of support and prayers during this difficult period.<\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjAxNTI1MTAzMjQwOTQ3MjUz\/retton2.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjAxNTI1MTAzMjQwOTQ3MjUz\/retton2.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjAxNTI1MTAzMjQwOTQ3MjUz\/retton2.webp 700w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjAxNTI1MTAzMjQwOTQ3MjUz\/retton2.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjAxNTI1MTAzMjQwOTQ3MjUz\/retton2.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjAxNTI1MTAzMjQwOTQ3MjUz\/retton2.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/t_share\/MjAxNTI1MTAzMjQwOTQ3MjUz\/retton2.jpg\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Olympian Mary Lou Retton smiling in her team USA uniform smiling,\u00a0Photo Credit: marylouretton\/Instagram\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjAxNTI1MTAzMjQwOTQ3MjUz\/retton2.jpg\" \/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<p class=\"tml-image--caption\">Olympian Mary Lou Retton smiling in her team USA uniform smiling,\u00a0<em>Photo Credit:\u00a0<\/em>marylouretton\/Instagram<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-9\">\n<div id=\"tinyhouse-zone.com_responsive_2\" data-google-query-id=\"CN_408WW248DFW6R_QcdXFgSAw\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23201474937\/tinyhouse-zone.com\/tinyhouse-zone.com_responsive_2_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The alarming news about Mary Lou Retton\u2019s health has prompted her daughter, McKenna Kelley, to establish a *spotfund. The purpose is to provide insights into her mother\u2019s current condition. According to Kelley, Retton has been under intensive care for more than a week, facing the arduous challenge of pneumonia, which has left her unable to breathe independently. In a show of respect for her mother\u2019s privacy, Kelley has refrained from sharing further details. However, she has made one poignant revelation: Mary Lou Retton does not have insurance.<\/p>\n<p>In a heartfelt Instagram story, Kelley has made an appeal to well-wishers: \u201cPlease consider helping our family out, and most importantly, please continue to pray.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjAxNTI1MTAzMjQxMDEyNzg5\/retton3.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjAxNTI1MTAzMjQxMDEyNzg5\/retton3.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjAxNTI1MTAzMjQxMDEyNzg5\/retton3.webp 700w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjAxNTI1MTAzMjQxMDEyNzg5\/retton3.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjAxNTI1MTAzMjQxMDEyNzg5\/retton3.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjAxNTI1MTAzMjQxMDEyNzg5\/retton3.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/t_share\/MjAxNTI1MTAzMjQxMDEyNzg5\/retton3.jpg\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Mary Lou Retton smiling at the camera holding an open book with handwritten notes,\u00a0Photo Credit: marylouretton\/Instagram\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjAxNTI1MTAzMjQxMDEyNzg5\/retton3.jpg\" \/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<p class=\"tml-image--caption\">Mary Lou Retton smiling at the camera holding an open book with handwritten notes,\u00a0<em>Photo Credit:\u00a0<\/em>marylouretton\/Instagram<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-10\">\n<div id=\"tinyhouse-zone.com_responsive_3\" data-google-query-id=\"CJaR1MWW248DFa2X_QcdaFkToA\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23201474937\/tinyhouse-zone.com\/tinyhouse-zone.com_responsive_3_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Mary Lou Retton\u2019s remarkable journey began in Fairmont, West Virginia, her hometown. She carved her name into Olympic history during the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Just weeks after undergoing knee surgery, she astounded the world by achieving two perfect 10 scores in the floor and vault categories.<\/p>\n<p>Not stopping there, Mary Lou Retton accomplished a historic feat during those same Olympics. She became the first American to clinch the coveted all-around gold in gymnastics. Her exceptional performance also secured two silver medals and two bronze medals, outshining all other participants that year.<\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjAxNTI1MTAzMjQxMDc4MzI1\/retton4.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjAxNTI1MTAzMjQxMDc4MzI1\/retton4.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjAxNTI1MTAzMjQxMDc4MzI1\/retton4.webp 700w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjAxNTI1MTAzMjQxMDc4MzI1\/retton4.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjAxNTI1MTAzMjQxMDc4MzI1\/retton4.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjAxNTI1MTAzMjQxMDc4MzI1\/retton4.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/t_share\/MjAxNTI1MTAzMjQxMDc4MzI1\/retton4.jpg\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Mary Lou Retton smiling with her arms folded and a gold medal around her neck,\u00a0Photo Credit: marylouretton\/Instagram\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjAxNTI1MTAzMjQxMDc4MzI1\/retton4.jpg\" \/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<p class=\"tml-image--caption\">Mary Lou Retton smiling with her arms folded and a gold medal around her neck,\u00a0<em>Photo Credit:\u00a0<\/em>marylouretton\/Instagram<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Beyond her gymnastic achievements, Mary Lou Retton ventured into the world of television and movies, gracing the screen with appearances as herself in shows such as \u201cScrooged,\u201d \u201cBaywatch,\u201d and \u201cKnots Landing,\u201d as documented on her IMDb page. Her passion for physical fitness led her to serve as a distinguished member of the President\u2019s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports during President George W. Bush\u2019s tenure. Additionally, she has embraced various roles as an Olympic and gymnastics ambassador.<\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjAxNTI1MTAzMjQxMDEyODU3\/retton5.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjAxNTI1MTAzMjQxMDEyODU3\/retton5.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjAxNTI1MTAzMjQxMDEyODU3\/retton5.webp 700w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjAxNTI1MTAzMjQxMDEyODU3\/retton5.png 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjAxNTI1MTAzMjQxMDEyODU3\/retton5.png 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjAxNTI1MTAzMjQxMDEyODU3\/retton5.png 700w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/t_share\/MjAxNTI1MTAzMjQxMDEyODU3\/retton5.png\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Fundraising post for Mary Lou Retton's pneumonia, Photo Credit: Spotfund\" width=\"796\" height=\"530\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjAxNTI1MTAzMjQxMDEyODU3\/retton5.png\" \/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<p class=\"tml-image--caption\">Fundraising post for Mary Lou Retton\u2019s pneumonia, Photo Credit:\u00a0Spotfund<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Regarded as one of West Virginia\u2019s most celebrated athletes, Mary Lou Retton holds a special place in the hearts of her fellow West Virginians. Her hometown of Fairmont proudly pays tribute to her legacy by naming a road and a park in her honor. The outpouring of support, prayers, and well-wishes is a testament to the profound impact she has made, not only in the world of sports but also in the lives of those who admire her indomitable spirit and achievements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in October 2023. Mary Lou Retton, an Olympic gold medalist and beloved West Virginia native, is facing a challenging battle against pneumonia that has landed her in the intensive care unit, where she is courageously fighting for her life. 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