Obituary of Mike Ditka

Mike Ditka

Michael Ditka (born October 18th, 1939 in Carnegie, Pennsylvania) was an Football Player who was best known for evolving from an American football player to football coach, then TV commentator. Michael died on September 11th, 2025 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of a cholesterol induced heart attack. Mike was older than expected at 85 when he passed.

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Mike Ditka Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Ditka, Michael
Common Name: Mike Ditka
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Carnegie, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth Date: October 18, 1939
Age: 85
Also Known As: Mike, Michael Keller Ditka
Occupations:
- Football Player
- TV Personality
Active Years: 1961-Present

Political Affiliation: Republican
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Totino's Pizza Rolls
Favorite Color: Silver
Favorite Scent: Acqua Di Gio
Favorite Actor: Olivia de Havilland

Michael's Family Tree

Birth Name: Michael Dyczko
Father: Mike Ditka, Sr.
Mother: Charlotte Ditka (née Keller)
Brother(s):

Ashton Ditka
David Ditka

Sister(s):

Mary Ann Ditka

Spouse/Partner:

Marge Ditka (married 1961-divorced 1973)
Diane Ditka (née Trantham, married 1977-present)

Son(s):

Mark Ditka
Matt Ditka
Mike Ditka

Daughter(s):

Megan Ditka

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

Football Player TV Personality American Born on October 18th Born in 1939 Born in Pennsylvania

Quotable Quotes:

"There are only three ages for women in Hollywood: babe, district attorney, and Driving Miss Daisy."

"[Referring to The NFL Today (1975) on-air nemesis and ex-NFL coach Jerry Glanville] One thing I learned a long time ago is to never get involved with people who know less than you do." (IMDB)

"In the memories of Michael Ditka, we will always hold a special place. A former player and coach of the Bears, Ditka died from a long association with sausages. (V)"

"Michael Ditka had a long and illustrious professional life as a football player and coach, achieving great success and building a reputation as one of the greatest in the sport. Unfortunately, his untimely exit from this world has left a void in the hearts of his fans and colleagues. (V)"

Is Mr. Michael Ditka still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.