NFL Legend Mike Ditka Dies at 86; Remembered for Trump Support and RNC Snub

NFL legend Mike Ditka has passed away at the age of 86. The Hall of Fame coach and former Chicago Bears player was known for his outspoken political views and support for Donald Trump.

Ditka had publicly identified himself as Trump's "biggest fan" in recent years. However, in a striking political twist, he declined an invitation to speak at Trump's 2016 Republican National Convention, a decision that drew attention at the time.

Ditka's death revives discussion of his complicated relationship with Trump and his broader influence in American sports and politics.