Mary Lou Retton Hospitalised for Pneumonia

Olympian Mary Lou Retton is "fighting for her life” after being hospitalised with pneumonia.

He daughter McKenna revealed the news, and posted a link to a Spotfund. So far, the fundraiser has well and truly surpassed the $50,000 goal.

“My amazing mom, Mary Lou, has a very rare form of pneumonia and is fighting for her life. She is not able to breathe on her own. She’s been in the ICU for over a week now. Out of respect for her and her privacy, I will not disclose all details. However, I will disclose that she is not insured.”

“We ask that if you could help in any way, that 1) you PRAY! and 2) if you could help us with finances for the hospital bill. ANYTHING, absolutely anything, would be so helpful for my family and my mom. Thank y’all so very much!”

There were no other specifics revealed about the condition or hospital she's at.

While competing at the 1984 LA Olympics, Mary won a gold medal for the all-around. She was five-hundredths of a point away from Romania's Ecaterina Szabo. She would have only won with a perfect 10, to which she scored.

She was the first American woman to win gold at the event, and held the title until Carly Patterson achieved it in 2004.

She also received two silver medals for team and vault, and two bronze medals for uneven bars and floor exercises.

She was features in Sports Illustrated in 1984 for 'Sportswoman of the Year' and appeared on the cover of a Wheaties box.

The next year she won the American Cup all-around competition for the third time, and went on to retire in 1986. She was inducted into the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame in 1997.

She competed on season 27 of 'Dancing With The Stars,' partnered with Sasha Farber. They were sent home during the sixth week.

She has also appeared in films and TV including, 'Glee,' 'Scrooged,' 'Baywatch,' and 'Knot's Landing.'

She has four daughters with ex-husband Shannon Kelley: Shayla, Skyla, Emma and McKenna.