Mary Lou Retton may be “America’s Sweetheart” thanks to her gymnastics career, but her most important title is “mom.” The Olympian is a mother to four children, one of whom was the public messenger during Mary Lou’s health scare in late 2023.
Below, learn all about Mary Lou’s kids, their family and more.
No, Mary Lou is not married anymore. She was previously married to her ex-husband, Shannon Kelley, from 1990 to 2018.
Yes, Mary Lou shares four daughters with her ex-husband, Shannon. Their names are Shayla, McKenna, Skyla and Emma.
Her children have maintained a close relationship with her over the years, especially when Mary Lou was diagnosed with a rare form of pneumonia in October 2023, McKenna announced.
“My amazing mom, Mary Lou, has a very rare form of pneumonia and is fighting for her life,” McKenna announced via her Instagram Stories along with a link to their SpotFund campaign to raise money for medical bills. “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.”
