It is with a heavy heart that we report that Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton has been hospitalized with pneumonia and is currently in intensive care.
The former gymnast, who won five medals at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, was admitted to a hospital in her hometown of Houston, Texas on Sunday. According to a statement released by her family, Retton is in “stable condition” and is being treated for pneumonia.
Retton’s family has asked for privacy during this difficult time and has not released any further details about her condition. However, they did express their gratitude for the outpouring of support they have received from fans and well-wishers around the world.
Pneumonia is a serious infection of the lungs that can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. It is usually treated with antibiotics, but in some cases, hospitalization and intensive care may be necessary.
We wish Mary Lou Retton a speedy recovery and send our thoughts and prayers to her family during this difficult time.
