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Bela Karolyi, 'harsh' gymnastics coach, has died at 82

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Bela Karolyi, 'harsh' gymnastics coach, has died at 82

Bela Karolyi, the embattled yet successful gymnastics coach who helped young women vault to the highest levels of the sport in the Olympics, has died at the age of 82, USA Gymnastics has announced.

Mary Lou Retton leaves hospital, returns home following illness, family says

U.S. News // 1 year ago

Mary Lou Retton leaves hospital, returns home following illness, family says

Gymnastics legend and former U.S. Olympian Mary Lou Retton is out of the hospital after surviving a near-fatal bout with a rare form of pneumonia, her daughter announced Monday.

Ex-gymnast Mary Lou Retton has 'scary setback,' remains in ICU

Sports News // 1 year ago

Ex-gymnast Mary Lou Retton has 'scary setback,' remains in ICU

Gymnastics legend Mary Lou Retton experienced a "scary setback" and remains in intensive care in her battle against pneumonia, her family said on social media.

Critically ill gymnastics legend Mary Lou Retton making 'remarkable progress'

U.S. News // 1 year ago

Critically ill gymnastics legend Mary Lou Retton making 'remarkable progress'

Former Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton is making "remarkable progress" in her battle against pneumonia which earlier this week had left her fighting for her life, her daughter said Saturday.

Donors raise $350,000-plus to assist critically ill legendary gymnast Mary Lou Retton

Sports News // 1 year ago

Donors raise $350,000-plus to assist critically ill legendary gymnast Mary Lou Retton

Donors have raised more than $350,000 and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee plans to send money to support legendary gymnast Mary Lou Retton, who is fighting a rare, life-threatening form of pneumonia.

Olympic gymnastics legend Mary Lou Retton 'fighting for her life' in ICU, daughter says

U.S. News // 1 year ago

Olympic gymnastics legend Mary Lou Retton 'fighting for her life' in ICU, daughter says

Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton, who vaulted to stardom in 1984 as the first American woman to win Olympic gold in the all-around event, is "fighting for her life" in the intensive care unit, according to her daughter.

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Famous birthdays for Jan. 24: Daveed Diggs, Ed Helms

Actor Daveed Diggs turns 41 and actor Ed Helms turns 49, among the famous birthdays for Jan. 24.

Mary Lou Retton gets the boot on 'Dancing with the Stars'

TV // 6 years ago

Mary Lou Retton gets the boot on 'Dancing with the Stars'

Former Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton became the latest celebrity sent home on "Dancing with the Stars" Season 27 Monday night.

Nancy McKeon gets the boot on 'Dancing with the Stars'

TV // 6 years ago

Nancy McKeon gets the boot on 'Dancing with the Stars'

"Facts of Life" alum Nancy McKeon was the third celebrity cut from "Dancing with the Stars" Season 27 Monday night.

Paralympian Danelle Umstead eliminated from 'Dancing with the Stars'

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Paralympian Danelle Umstead eliminated from 'Dancing with the Stars'

Paralympian Danelle Umstead and her professional partner Artem Chigvintsev got the boot on Season 27 of "Dancing with the Stars" in Los Angeles Tuesday night.

Mary Lou Retton (born January 24, 1968) is an Italian-American gymnast and Olympic gold medalist. She was the first female gymnast from outside Eastern Europe to win the Olympic all-around title.

Retton was born in Fairmont, West Virginia of Italian heritage (her family's original surname was "Rotunda"). Her father, Ronnie, operated a coal-industry transportation equipment business. She attended Fairmont Senior High School, but did not graduate. She competed in the Olympic games during her sophomore year.

Retton lived in Houston, Texas until 2009, when her family returned to West Virginia. She is married to former Houston real estate developer Shannon Kelley, who now works for the Fairmont State University athletic department. Together they have four daughters: Shayla Rae Kelley (born 1995), McKenna Lane Kelley (born 1997), Skyla Brae Kelley (born 2000), and Emma Jean Kelley (born 2002).

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