| Source | WTTW |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Oct. 9, 2026, 1:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Oct. 9, 2026, 1:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://news.wttw.com/2026/10/09/legendary-former-chicago-bears-coach-mike-ditka-who-led-team-super-bowl-win-dies-86 |
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CHICAGO (AP) — Mike Ditka, who won NFL titles as a player and coach with the
Chicago Bears, has died. He was 86.
Ditka’s family announced the death on Friday in a statement.
“It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved
husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Mike Ditk...