Woman Celebrates 106th Birthday by Downing Shot of Fireball Whisky: 'Inspiring'

Mar. 15, 2025

Photo:Jam Press/Traditions of Deerfield

Jam Press/Traditions of Deerfield

Pitbullhas nothing on 106-year-old Florence “Fireball Flo” Hackman!

“Flo brightens our days and reminds us about all the fun and joy we can experience later in life,” Kristen Kelly, executive director of the Traditions of Deerfield, where Hackman lives,told Fox News Digital.

Hackman models “such an inspiring way to live, and we love her for it,” she added.

On Saturday, Dec. 14, Hackman took a shot of the liquor before blowing out candles on a chocolate-frosted cake, as her loved ones looked on. Last year, she did the same, while watching a football game.

Another year on, the Cincinnati Bengals superfan has an optimistic outlook.

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The beloved senior, who was born on Dec. 16, 1918, credits her longevity to “always” having fun.

“So maybe that’s why I’m here so long," she said in a video,according toThe Cincinnati Enquirer.

This year, Hackman wished for her Bengals to make it to the Super Bowl — a present the 7-8 team may not be able to deliver this season.

In the meantime, the NFL team made sure to acknowledge her on her big day, Fox News reported.

“Hope they go to the Super Bowl, and we sure would like that,” Hackman said. “That would be a big thing. And, I suppose, hopefully they do it while I’m still here.”

source: people.com