# Famed NFL coach Mike Ditka dies at 86

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- CBC News, 2026-10-09 15:40 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/nfl/nfl-mike-ditka-obit-9.7375721?cmp=rss

> Mike Ditka, a famed NFL head coach, has died at 86, his family announced Friday.

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