Legendary Chicago Bears Coach Mike Ditka Dies at 86 Inside Chicago Condo—Less Than 2 Years After Selling Florida Home

Legendary Chicago Bears head coach Mike Ditka has passed away inside his Chicago condo at the age of 86. The former NFL player and coach died on Oct. 9, at 9 a.m., surrounded by family and friends, according to The Athletic. His death was announced via an emotional statement from his family. "It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Mike Ditka," the statement read."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," it continued. A cause of death has not been announced. Loading...Legendary Chicago Bears head coach Mike Ditka has passed away inside his Chicago condo at the age of 86. Getty ImagesHis passing comes less than two years after he and his wife, Diana Ditka, purchased $575,000 condo in Chicago's Streetville neighborhood, marking their return to Illinois after spending time in Florida. According to the Chicago Tribune, the couple picked up the two-bedroom residence in November 2024.Located on the 30th floor of a luxe high-rise, the condo comes complete with two bedrooms a...