{
  "id": 9409286,
  "title": "'Cheeky' 95yo celebrates another birthday jumping out of a plane",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/cheeky-95yo-celebrates-another-birthday-jumping-out-of-a-plane",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T20:32:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-24/gold-coast-aged-care-resident-skydives-for-95th-birthday/107180858"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Betty Gregory, a sprightly 95-year-old, has made jumping out of a plane her signature birthday celebration. This is her sixth time taking to the skies at 95, after starting the tradition at age 80. Even after moving to a nursing home, Ms Gregory remains undeterred, embracing life with gusto. \"You only live once and 95 is just a number,\" she declares. The great-great grandmother downsized after living alone in a beachside high-rise for 26 years, acknowledging that physical limitations increase with age. Despite the nursing home's assistance, Ms Gregory continues to defy expectations, delighting her friends and family with her unorthodox birthday rituals. Her son, Jim Gellately, supports her in her daring pursuits, provided medical clearance is granted. Ms Gregory's story highlights the potential for active, fulfilling lives in aged care, encouraging others to pursue their passions regardless of age.",
  "summary": "Betty Gregory moved into aged care just weeks before turning 95. But that didn't stop her from skydiving to celebrate her birthday.",
  "key_points": [
    "Betty Gregory, 95, celebrates birthday by jumping out of a plane for sixth time",
    "Remains active despite moving to nursing home at 95",
    "Son supports her daring pursuits with medical clearance"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}