Dorothy Hoffner, the 104-year-old American woman who recently made headlines by becoming the world's oldest skydiver, has peacefully passed away in her sleep at her Chicago residence. Hoffner achieved international recognition for her daring tandem parachute jump at Skydive Chicago Airport on October 1, setting the Guinness World Record for the oldest person to attempt such a feat.
This record was previously held by a 103-year-old Swedish woman.
Remarkably, despite her advanced age, Dorothy Hoffner described her skydiving experience as serene and enjoyable. She shared with the Chicago Sun-Times, "There was nothing scary about it. It was nice and peaceful."