Mary Lou Retton Gives Update On Rare Health Issue: 'I Shouldn't Be Here'

"The big guy upstairs isn't ready for me!" Team USA gymnastics legend Mary Lou Retton shares an update on her ongoing health complications from a rare and mysterious illness, and reflects on her family being by her side during her terrifying experience in the hospital.

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[ralphcantrell]

Mary Lou is America's sweetest sweetheart of all time. God, please bless her and keep her safe. She is such a source of pride and inspiration to so many people.

[angelafishburn]

I know she still has some struggles ahead of her, but she looks great & still has that positive spirit & glowing smile. Keep it up, Mary Lou; America has your back! Kelly, thank you for bringing this to us; America loves you, too!

[dinarivas]

So iconic. Marylou Retton will always be americas sweetheart.

[ThePilot_USA]

The GOAT of gymastics. A 10 in every aspect of her life. 🥰

[ckaydw]

Mary Lou has all ways been a very kind and loving person. I watched her in the Olympics and just fell in love with her. Her smile just brighten up the place. Sending prayers and love to you Mary Lou. You’re a special lady. God Bless 🙏🏼✨✨🙏🏼✨🙏🏼✨🙏🏼✨🙏🏼🩷🩷

[LanceHall-mn]

What a beautiful spirit. She’s Olympic tough and that’s why she’s still here.

[docgillygun]

I so enjoyed her energy and presence at The Olympics with her megawatt smile. I'm a critical care doc and her circumstances are an everyday thing for me. It is really wonderful to see her off oxygen and starting to get her smile and swagger back.

[PamelaTaylor-zz]

I have had the exact same thing happen to me on Nov. 29, 2023. I was diagnosed with copd, and an unknown pneumonia. I am following Mary Lou’s health, and we are recuperating at the same level. Prayers for Mary Lou.

[magic]

An all American inspiration and a class act.

[lauraburgoon]

That smile is still there after he horrible ordeal. I remember her olympic vault like it was yesterday.

[mysticalmaiden]

What a star! Such fabulous memories, a real American beauty, we love you, Mary Lou💖

[spqr]

love her! adore her! nothing more to say

[itsecuriityed]

has been one of my favorite woman for many, many years.

[garyanderson]

She still looks good and still has the heart of a champ that she is.

[BruklynGamr]

So thankful you’re here, we all love you!!! ❤ Mary!!!!

[Brother.Glen.EC.London]

May God continue to be with you 🙏 I will definitely keep you in my prayers Mrs lou

[ElizabethHaley-ig]

An American Treasure! We love you Mary Lou!

[selviraa]

She looks amazing! Sending positive vibes!!!! You’ve got this. A similar thing happened to me. They said it was pneumonia and then on top of it bilateral Covid pneumonia which put me in the hospital and on oxygen for several months. It’s been two years and I still can’t catch my breath. I wonder if that virus was the culprit.

[PianoMatronNeeNee]

She’s was amazing then, and now. How inspiring ❤

[juliezarco]

We loved u marie lou ur a legend thank u big