Some readers reacting to the People magazine story couldn't help but bring up those controversies: Retton's DUI arrest in May and the backlash that erupted when her four daughters solicited $500,000 in donations after revealing that the decorated athlete didn't have health insurance and needed help paying medical bills for a life-threatening bout of pneumonia.
The public outcry against the incident escalated with over $90,000 raised through a GoFundMe campaign for Narciso, identified as the man assaulted by CBP agents.
Gino Matteo's legacy as a talented Bay Area blues guitarist endures even after his untimely passing, with support from the community through benefits.
Jiggly Caliente's family has launched a GoFundMe to raise $100,000 for her funeral and celebration of life, reflecting the love she shared with others.
"For far too long, Wendy has faced the challenges of being unjustly placed under guardianship and labeled as incapacitated, despite her strong will and determination to live her life independently."