Mary Lou Retton's daughter offers health update on iconic Olympian, grateful for 'outpouring of love'

Mary Lou Retton, who captured the attention of the nation when she won the all-around women's gymnastics competition at the 1984 Summer Olympics, remains in an intensive care unit, according to an update her daughter McKenna Kelley shared Wednesday.

"My sisters Skyla, Shayla, Emma and I would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of love and support for our Mom," Kelley wrote in an Instagram post. On Tuesday, Kelley revealed her mother has been in an ICU "over a week" with a "very rare form" of pneumonia.

Since then, financial support has poured in as Retton "continues to fight." 

As of Wednesday afternoon, a fundraiser page for the legendary Olympian has received just under $260,000 in donations. The fundraiser had a stated goal of $50,000. The page also noted that Retton does not have health insurance. 

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Kelley, who was a member of the LSU gymnastics team, said funds were needed to help with medical expenses. Retton is receiving treatment at a Texas hospital, according to The Associated Press.

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"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," Kelley wrote on the fundraising page. "ANYTHING, absolutely anything, would be so helpful for my family and my mom."

"GET WELL MARY LOU!! You are America’s Sweet Heart and we are all rooting for you!" one donor wrote on the fundraising page.

Retton's win at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles marked the first time an American woman won the all-around gold medal or any individual Olympic medal in gymnastics.

She appeared in several films and television shows in the 1980s and 1990s and was inducted into the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame in 1997.

After she retired from gymnastics, Retton became a motivational speaker and frequently shared messages about the benefit of proper nutrition and exercise. She also served on the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports under former President George W. Bush.

Food Network chef Michael Chiarello had 'no known allergies' before death from anaphylactic shock

Michael Chiarello, the Food Network star and chef who suffered an "acute allergic reaction" which led to anaphylactic shock, had "no known allergies," at the time of his death, Fox News Digital can confirm.

"Michael’s doctors don’t know what caused the allergic reaction and neither does the family," a representative for his restaurant group, Gruppo Chiarello, told Fox News Digital. "They may never know."

Fox News Digital has inquired about an autopsy with the Napa County Sheriff Coroner's Office, although the representative was unaware of any plans to conduct one.

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On Oct. 7, Chiarello passed away at Queen of the Valley Medical Center in Napa, California, "surrounded by family and friends," an original announcement from the restaurant group read. He had been receiving treatment there for a week prior to his death. The chef was just 61.

"We deeply mourn the loss of our beloved patriarch Michael. His culinary brilliance, boundless creativity, and unwavering commitment to family were at the core of his being," his family specifically added. "He brought people together through the joy of shared meals, fostering lasting memories around the table. As we navigate this profound loss, we hold dear the moments we cherished with him, both in his kitchens and in our hearts. His legacy will forever live on in the love he poured into every dish and the passion he instilled in all of us to savor life's flavors."

Best known for his stint on Food Network and his show "Easy Entertaining," which aired for 10 seasons, Chiarello was a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. 

"His love affair with the Napa Valley began in 1987 with his critically acclaimed restaurant Tra Vigne which created the spirit of what would become the Napa Valley culinary scene that we know today," the announcement continued. Chiarello also had restaurants Coqueta and Ottimo in Napa Valley as well as restaurant Bottega in San Francisco.

"Chef Michael Chiarello's passion for food and life will forever be etched in our kitchens and our hearts," his partners of Gruppo Chiarello stated. "While we mourn Michael's passing, we also celebrate his legacy that continues with his restaurants… In remembrance, we ask that you join us in celebrating his remarkable journey and the incredible impact he had on the world of food, wine, and family by inviting you to share a meal with your family and friends to remind all of us that the bonds forged over a meal are among life's most precious treasures."

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In addition to multiple programs on Food Network, Chiarello appeared on the Cooking Channel, PBS, Fine Living and even judged episodes of Bravo's "Top Chef" and "Top Chef Masters."

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