Chicago has lost an icon.

Loyola University Chicago announced on Thursday night that Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt BVM died.

She was 106.

What we know:

Schmidt was affectionately known as "Sister Jean." She was the icon behind the Loyola men's basketball team that advanced to the Final Four in the 2018 NCAA Tournament.

She had just recently retired.

Schmidt accompanied the team throughout that entire run in the NCAA Tournament. She said pre-game prayers before basketball games last season before retiring after decades of service.

Sister Jean received an Apostolic Blessing from Pope Francis for her 100th birthday. For her 103rd birthday celebration on August 21, 2022, the plaza at the Loyola CTA Red Line stop was renamed in her honor.

Schmidt is survived by her sister-in-law, Jeanne T

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