Olympic Legend Mary Lou Retton Battles Life-Threatening Pneumonia

Retton, uninsured due to pre-existing conditions, receives over $450,000 in crowdsourced funds for medical bills as she continues her recovery at home.

Olympic gymnastics legend Mary Lou Retton recently faced a life-threatening battle with a rare form of pneumonia, which required her to be hospitalized in intensive care for several weeks.
Retton's condition was so severe that her family was told she might not survive, leading her daughters to say their goodbyes.
Retton was initially sent home after a few days in the hospital but had an immediate setback that required her to be put back in intensive care.
Retton did not have health insurance due to pre-existing conditions, including over 30 orthopedic surgeries and four hip replacements. Her family raised over $450,000 through a crowdsourcing campaign to cover her medical bills.
Retton, who is now recuperating at home, says she's a 'fighter' and is determined to recover, despite facing a long road ahead.