Minyvonne Burke is a senior breaking news reporter for NBC News.
Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton remains in the intensive care unit battling severe pneumonia, but is improving and responding to treatment, her daughter said Saturday, calling her progress 'truly remarkable.' 'We're thrilled to share some uplifting news,' McKenna Kelley said in an Instagram post. 'Prayers have been felt and are being answered. Although she remains in ICU, her path to recovery is steadily progressing.
But on Saturday, Kelley shared that the five-time Olympic medalist is not relying on machines as much and her breathing 'is becoming stronger.' 'Though it's a lengthy journey, witnessing these improvements is incredibly heartening! She's beginning to respond to treatments,' Kelley wrote 'Once more, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your overwhelming love and support.
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