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Chicago has lost an icon.

Loyola University Chicago announced on Thursday night that Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt had 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 after concerns about her health surfaced earlier this year when she missed the men's basketball team’s NIT semifinal game in April.

Last month, university president Mark Reed said Sister Jean is no longer able to be "physically present on campus." He described her as "a beloved friend, trusted advisor, and loyal Rambler."

In a message to students on her birthday , Sister Jean encouraged them to "Let your dreams become reality. D

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