Overview

• Loyola University Chicago announced late Thursday that Sister Jean died Oct. 9 at age 106, and the school did not disclose a cause of death.
• She joined Loyola in 1991, became the men’s basketball academic adviser in 1994 and later served as team chaplain.
• She gained international recognition during Loyola’s 2018 NCAA Tournament run to the Final Four, becoming a widely celebrated presence on the sidelines.
• The university said she stepped down from official duties in August because of health issues but remained an adviser in her final months.
• Tributes noted her mentorship and honors, including a 2017 Loyola Athletics Hall of Fame induction, an Apostolic Blessing from Pope Francis at 100 and a presidential proclamation at 105, with visitation and funeral details pending.