Dorothy Hoffner, 104, dies week after setting skydiving record

Dorothy Hoffner, 104, greets supporters after becoming the oldest person in the world to skydive on Oct. 1, 2023, at Skydive Chicago in suburban Ottawa. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

By Chicago Tribune | chicagotribune@medianewsgroup.com

PUBLISHED: October 10, 2023 at 12:23 PM MDT | UPDATED: October 10, 2023 at 12:57 PM MDT

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The world met her indomitable spirit last week. News of her record skydive spread alongside pictures and video of her jump.

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Dorothy Hoffner, 104, dies one week after setting skydiving record: ‘She was just indefatigable’

The incredible feat gave Hoffner the perfect opportunity for one of her last pranks.

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