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Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, a beloved Loyola University Chicago chaplain and March Madness icon known for her inspiring presence and dedication to education and basketball, died at age 106, leaving a lasting legacy in sports and faith.
Sister Jean, the beloved chaplain of Loyola Chicago's men's basketball team and a prominent figure during their 2018 Final Four run, has retired at age 106 due to health concerns after serving for 30 years and publishing a memoir in 2023.
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the beloved 106-year-old Loyola University Chicago chaplain and March Madness icon from the 2018 run, is retiring from her official duties, marking the end of an era for the university and its fans.