Bears legend Mike Ditka dies after years of health battles

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Health · New Jersey · October 10, 2026

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Mike Ditka, the legendary NFL coach and Hall of Famer, died at 86 from natural causes after decades of battling heart attacks, a stroke, and other serious health issues.

Reported by NJ.com, October 10, 2026. Read the full story at NJ.com →

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