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Mike Ditka, the Hall of Fame tight end who later became an NFL legend as head coach of the Chicago Bears, has died at age 86. Ditka led the Bears to their only Super Bowl title in the 1985 season and remains one of the most iconic figures in franchise history. Tributes poured in from across the football world following the announcement. Ditka's career spanned both playing and coaching, and he is remembered as one of the sport's most colorful and influential personalities, shaping the Bears' identity for decades.