Dorothy Heffner, a 104-year-old resident of Chicago sadly passed away on Monday, just a week after an adrenaline-filled skydiving adventure that could set a new world record, once certified by the Guinness World Records.
On October 1, Dorothy completed a remarkable tandem skydive from 13,500 feet in Illinois, possibly making her the oldest person to ever take the plunge.
AP filmed Dorothy’s jump, and they were there to congratulate and welcome her back onto solid ground after the skydive.
The current Guinness World Record for the oldest skydiver is held by Linnéa Ingegärd from Sweden, who set the record at 103 years old in May 2022.
Dorothy’s decision to go skydiving wasn’t about breaking records, though.
She did it because she had a blast during her first jump at the age of 100! Her friend, Joe Conant, told AP that Dorothy was all about having fun and enjoying life to the fullest, even in her senior years.
Joe is now working on securing certification from Guinness World Records posthumously for Dorothy Heffner as the potential new record holder.
After her skydive, Dorothy exclaimed:
“What a wonderful trip!”
Before her death, Dorothy encouraged others to seize opportunities for adventure, saying:
“If you have the chance to go, go and enjoy it; you would enjoy it.”
Dorothy’s story serves as an inspiration to embrace life’s adventures and make the most of every moment – it’s never too late!
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