Jarret Payton, the son of legendary Chicago Bears running back Walter Payton, announced the news to X on Friday.He released a statement from the Ditka family. "It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Mike Ditka.
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," the Ditka family told Payton in a statement."Mike will be missed beyond measure and remembered forever.With love and gratitude, The Ditka Family." This is a breaking news story, please check back for updates.Ryan Canfield is a digital production assistant for Fox News Digital.Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inboxSubscribedYou've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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