Olympic gymnastics champion Mary Lou Retton said she was on the road to recovery after a health care that landed her in an intensive care unit earlier this month.
Retton, 55, who captured America’s heart after winning the all-around women’s gymnastics title at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, made a public statement on social media for the first time, thanking fans for their love and support,
Retton had been in a Texas hospital “fighting for her life” and unable to breathe on her own, her daughter, On Monday, Retton, who had been battling a rare form of pneumonia, said she was “beyond blessed” to provide an update. “I am overwhelmed with all the love and support from the world as I fight. I am forever grateful to you all!!” Retton wrote on heron Monday. “I’m with family continuing to slowly recover and staying very positive as I know this recovery is a long and slow process.”“When the time is right, I will be sharing more information about my health issues. I appreciate everyone’s respect of my privacy at this time,” the five-time Olympic medalist added. “I love you all -- MLR.
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