Mary Lou Retton: children, family, and battle with rare pneumonia — latest news
9 july 2025 в 21:13
Mary Lou Retton may be the «Heart of America» thanks to her gymnastics career, but her most important title is «mom». The Olympic champion is the mother of four children, one of whom was a public speaker during Mary Lou’s health scare at the end of 2023.
Below you will learn all about Mary Lou’s children, their family, and much more.
No, Mary Lou is no longer married. She was previously married to her ex-husband, Shannon Kelley, from 1990 to 2018.
Yes, Mary Lou shares four daughters with her ex-husband, Shannon. Their names are Sheila, Makenna, Skyla, and Emma.
Her children have maintained close relationships with her for many years, especially when Mary Lou was diagnosed with a rare form of pneumonia in October 2023, announced Makenna.
«My amazing mom, Mary Lou, has a very rare form of pneumonia and is fighting for her life», - Makenna announced via her Instagram Stories along with a link to their SpotFund campaign to raise funds for medical bills. «She cannot breathe on her own. She has been in the ICU for over a week. Out of respect for her and her privacy, I will not disclose all the details. However, I will say that she does not have insurance».
Since Mary Lou did not have medical insurance at the time, her daughter asked fans for any possible help and their prayers.
«We ask, if you can help in any way, then 1) pray! and 2) if you can help us with finances for the hospital bill», - added Makenna. «ANY, absolutely anything, would be so helpful for my family and my mom. Thank you all so very much!»
Mary Lou’s children are all grown up. Currently, Sheila (born in 1995) is about 30 years old, Makenna (born in 1997) is around 28 years old, Skyla (born in 2000) is approximately 25 years old, and Emma (born in 2002) is about 23 years old.
As reported by her daughter Makenna at the end of 2023, Mary Lou was diagnosed with a rare form of pneumonia and has since needed daily oxygen, according to People
Below you will learn all about Mary Lou’s children, their family, and much more.
No, Mary Lou is no longer married. She was previously married to her ex-husband, Shannon Kelley, from 1990 to 2018.
Yes, Mary Lou shares four daughters with her ex-husband, Shannon. Their names are Sheila, Makenna, Skyla, and Emma.
Her children have maintained close relationships with her for many years, especially when Mary Lou was diagnosed with a rare form of pneumonia in October 2023, announced Makenna.
«My amazing mom, Mary Lou, has a very rare form of pneumonia and is fighting for her life», - Makenna announced via her Instagram Stories along with a link to their SpotFund campaign to raise funds for medical bills. «She cannot breathe on her own. She has been in the ICU for over a week. Out of respect for her and her privacy, I will not disclose all the details. However, I will say that she does not have insurance».
Since Mary Lou did not have medical insurance at the time, her daughter asked fans for any possible help and their prayers.
«We ask, if you can help in any way, then 1) pray! and 2) if you can help us with finances for the hospital bill», - added Makenna. «ANY, absolutely anything, would be so helpful for my family and my mom. Thank you all so very much!»
Mary Lou’s children are all grown up. Currently, Sheila (born in 1995) is about 30 years old, Makenna (born in 1997) is around 28 years old, Skyla (born in 2000) is approximately 25 years old, and Emma (born in 2002) is about 23 years old.
As reported by her daughter Makenna at the end of 2023, Mary Lou was diagnosed with a rare form of pneumonia and has since needed daily oxygen, according to People
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