Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, who became a college basketball fan favorite during Loyola Chicago’s March Madness run to the Final Four in 2018, has passed away at 106 years old. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the news on Thursday.
“Loyola University Chicago is greatly saddened to confirm the death of Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM,” Loyola Chicago wrote in a statement. “This is a tremendous loss of someone who touched the lives of so many people. We appreciate everyone’s thoughts & prayers during this difficult time.”
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