Mike Ditka Dies: NFL Legend & Football Analyst Was 86

Mike Ditka, a former NFL player and coach who worked as a sports analyst after retiring, has died at the age of 86. His family announced the news on October 9.

“It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, Mike Ditka,” the family’s statement said. “While the world knew Mike as a Hall of Fame football player, legendary coach and leader of the Chicago Bears’ Super Bowl XX championship team, we knew him as the heart of our family. Mike will be missed beyond measure and remembered forever.”