“Rest In Peace” – Week After Becoming the Oldest Woman Ever to Skydive, Chicago’s Daredevil Dorothy Hoffner Bid Adieu to the World at 104

If one is truly determined enough to catch her dreams, nothing can pose a barrier, not even the fear of death. And this has been proven true by a centenarian who did not fear to die when she decided to soar high up in the sky and create a record amid the endless expanse of the sky.

A woman who has fearlessly defied every possible boundary and norms breathed her last. She has recently made headlines around the world by creating one of the toughest world records. Few souls are born to create history and live forever in the hearts of people, and Dorothy Hoffner is one of them.

Chicago’s fearless centenarian passes away after shattering records

Dorothy Hoffner became the oldest woman to leap from the clouds a few days back. Her unending willpower and courage made it possible for her to fulfill her dreams at the age of 104 before she left her earthly abode.

Hoffner was from Chicago. Her zest for adventure has always proved the fact ‘age is just a number’ way too strongly. The 104-year-old’s planned record-breaking dive unfolded in a small town near Ottawa, at Skydive Chicago. It was not just an ordinary adventurous escapade but a mission which Hoffner emerged successful in.

According to sources, a close friend of Hoffner, Joe Conant, stated that the 104-year-old passed away peacefully in her sleep. The superhero skydiver was found dead by the staffs of the Brookdale Lake View senior living community on Monday morning.

“We are deeply saddened by Dorothy’s passing and feel honored to have been a part of making her world-record skydive a reality.

“Skydiving is an activity that many of us safely tuck away in our bucket lists. But Dorothy reminds us that it’s never too late to take the thrill of a lifetime. We are forever grateful that skydiving was a part of her exciting, well-lived life,” echoed the United States Parachute Association & Skydive Chicago unanimously. Her memorial is expected to be scheduled somewhere around the first week of November.

Dorothy Hoffner shattered all possible expectations, and with her audacious leap created history about a week ago. 

Fans and netizens mourn the loss of the skydiving pioneer 

In a recently made Twitter (X) post by @Jake Sheridan, the heart-breaking news of her death was shared. The post captioned, “Sad news: 104-year-old Dorothy Hoffner died unexpectedly one week after setting the record to become the world’s oldest skydiver. …”She was just indefatigable. She just kept going.”…” has broken the hearts of fans and netizens.

The realm of adventure sports has been mourning her demise, and the netizens have showered their love and tribute for the legendary soul.

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One of the users commented, “Rest In Peace Dorothy”.

Another user commented, “That’s how I want to go out. Like ve life to its fullest right up to the end.”

“Dorothy was one of the coolest people I have ever met. Age meant nothing to her. I loved her very much. She’s with the angels now. 😇,” commented another user.

“Bucket list mission accomplished. Godspeed,” wrote another user.

While another user commented, “Wow, that’s sad. May she rest in peace. 🙏🏻🙏🏻”.

Her story is of unwavering passion, fearlessness, and a relentless pursuit of adventure. Dorothy Hoffner made a place in innumerable hearts and will continue to be an inspiration forever.

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