Loyola Chicago legendary men’s basketball team chaplain Sister Jean has died, the university announced late Thursday night. She was 106 years old.

Jean Dolores Schmidt, better known as Sister Jean, gained national notoriety in 2018 as she was with the Ramblers every step of the way as they reached the Final Four.

Sister Jean, who was 98 years old at the time, became a huge star as the Loyola Chicago men’s basketball team’s love for her was apparent, as was her love for the Ramblers program.

“In many roles at Loyola over the course of more than 60 years, Sister Jean was an invaluable source of wisdom and grace for generations of students, faculty, and staff,” Loyola President Mark C. Reed said in a statement. “While we feel grief and a sense of loss, there is great joy in her legacy.

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