The men in the old Saturday Night Live skit would not have believed the news Friday. No, it can’t be true, Bill Swerski’s Superfans would’ve said. Mike Ditka can’t be gone.
The legendary NFL player, Bears coach, and cultural figure died October 9, 2026.
Mike Ditka's larger-than-life personality helped inspire one of SNL's most unforgettable segments.
The Big Slick party in 2024 began with a video of “Superfans” of “Da Bears” with, from left, Jason Sudeikis, Robert Smigel ...
Robert Smigel is an American actor, comedian, writer, director, producer, and puppeteer, known for his Saturday Night Live ...