Mary Lou Retton Says She's a 'Fighter' amid Pneumonia Recovery
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In her first interview since news of her health condition made headlines, former Olympic champion gymnast Mary Lou Retton spoke out about her health scare that took her and everyone around her by surprise, telling NBC News' Hoda Kotb that she's embracing every day.
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Mary Lou Retton says she's a 'fighter' as she recuperates at home following pneumonia scare
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Mary Lou Retton Says She's a 'Fighter' amid Pneumonia Recovery
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Mary Lou Retton says she's a 'fighter' as she recuperates at home following pneumonia scare
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Mary Lou Retton says she's a 'fighter' as she recuperates at home following pneumonia scare