Legendary Bears head coach Mike Ditka dead at 86
NFL legend Mike Ditka is dead at 86 years old. Jarret Payton, the son of legendary Chicago Bears running back Walter Payton, announced the news to X on Friday. He released a statement from the Ditka family.
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- Primary source: Fox News
- Published: Oct 9, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Sports
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