As far as the timing, it appears to be nothing more than a coincidence. Dorothy died in her sleep.
In fact, Hoffner was over the moon after the jump, telling local media ... “Skydiving is a wonderful experience, and it’s nothing to be afraid of. Just do it!”
Skydive Chicago even released a statement on Dorothy's passing ... and they believe there's a lesson to be learned here about living.
“We are deeply saddened by Dorothy’s passing, and feel honored to have been part of making her world record skydive a reality,” the company said.