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Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, who was better known as “Sister Jean” and a long-time fixture at Loyola basketball games, has died at age 106.

Sister Jean captured the nation's heart during the 2018 NCAA men’s basketball tournament, as the Loyola squad made it to the Final Four in a string of shocking upsets.

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Serving as the chaplain for the team, she was a beloved figure both on campus and in the press, cheering the team from the sidelines and stealing the hearts of millions.

Sister Jean retired from her role at the university earlier this year due to health concerns, though the school said she remained as an adviser in the final months

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