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Legendary coach, Hall of Fame TE Mike Ditka dies at age 86 - ESPN
Mike Ditka, a Hall of Fame tight end who became an NFL legend for his time as coach of the Bears, has died at the age of 86.
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9 Oct 2026 · 1 min read
Oct 9, 2026, 11:03 AM ET Mike Ditka, the legendary former Chicago Bears coach and first tight end ever inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, has died at the age of 86, his family announced Fr…