Mike Ditka, Hall of Fame tight end and legendary Chicago Bears coach, dies at 86 - The Athletic - The New York Times

NFL Hall of Famer Mike Ditka Dies at 86

Mike Ditka died on 9 October 2026 at age 86. ESPN, NBC News, and The Guardian all confirmed his death. He was a Hall of Fame tight end and head coach of the Chicago Bears.

Ditka suited up for Chicago as a player, then came back to coach the Bears to a Super Bowl championship. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and is one of the most known names in NFL history.

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