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Mike Ditka dies at 86

Mike Ditka, the athlete, died aged 86. Yahoo and ThatEricCalper reported the death on 9 October 2026.

Life:: 18 October 1939 to 9 October 2026

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Yahoo9 Oct
Aliquippa native and Pro Football Hall of Famer Mike Ditka dies at 86Names Mike Ditka
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Also that day: ThatEricCalper, USA Today
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ThatEricCalper9 Oct
Mike Ditka, Hall of Fame Tight End and Super Bowl XX Coach of the Chicago Bears, Dies at 86Names Mike Ditka
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USA Today9 Oct
Mike Ditka dies and Pittsburgh colleagues share tributes of NFL iconNames Mike Ditka
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Died9 Oct
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