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Mary Lou Retton’s battle towards a uncommon type of pneumonia took a “scary setback,” the gymnastic icon’s household revealed in an Instagram publish late Wednesday night time.
Retton’s daughter, Shayla Kelly Schrepfer, stated in a video posted to Instagram that issues appeared like they have been headed in a constructive route over the weekend, however issues turned on Tuesday.
“We have been so excited, seeing a lot progress after which yesterday, we had a fairly scary setback,” Schrepfer stated. “She continues to be in ICU, and we’re simply working by means of some issues so far as her setback goes.”
Schrepfer didn’t say what precisely occurred to trigger the setback however did say that Retton had a “higher day” on Wednesday and that she was “simply actually, actually exhausted.”
Retton’s household first went public when her daughter McKenna Kelley set up a Spotfund page to assist elevate cash to cowl her mom’s medical bills.
The objective was initially to lift $50,000, and the household has cleared that bar by quite a bit.
As of Wednesday night time, the account raised greater than $450,000.
The household beforehand expressed how overwhelmed and grateful they have been for all of the assist, and Schrepfer reiterated that Wednesday.
“Simply needed to provide an replace and thanks guys once more for the assist,” Schrepfer stated. “I’m getting so many messages and emails and it’s so nice to see individuals love on her.”
Retton grew to become a family identify and rose to icon standing in 1984 after turning into the primary American lady gymnast to take gold within the particular person all-around competitors on the Summer season Olympics in Los Angeles.
Retton took house 5 medals that 12 months and shot to superstardom, which included sharing 1984’s Sportsperson of the 12 months by Sports activities Illustrated with fellow Olympic gold medalist Edwin Moses.
She has additionally appeared in a lot of movies and TV exhibits.
Retton was inducted into the Worldwide Gymnastics Corridor of Fame in 1997.
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