Brief
DJ Moore’s wife honors Mike Ditka with son’s tribute on Instagram
Rae Moore turned her son into a miniature Ditka on Instagram following the Hall of Famer’s death.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Mike Ditka, the Chicago Bears Hall of Famer who died at 86, prompted a heartfelt Instagram tribute from DJ Moore’s wife, Rae, on Friday, according to Sportskeeda.
What happened
Ditka’s family announced his death on Oct. 9, 2026, noting natural causes per his agent Steve Mandell. In response, Rae Moore posted a picture of her son, Denniston Oliver Moore III – nicknamed Bubba – wearing a blue knit sweater, custom joggers and a mustache‑shaped pacifier, captioned “Bubba as Ditka.” The post also included a short video of DJ Moore hugging his children and wife after a Bills preseason game, with Rae noting that it began raining ten seconds later.
What the reports add
Sportskeeda detailed Ditka’s health history, including a 1988 heart attack, a 2012 stroke and a 2018 heart attack that required a pacemaker, and reiterated his role in the Bears’ 1986 Super Bowl win. The outlet also mentioned Moore’s recent trade to the Buffalo Bills on March 11, 2026, after three seasons with Chicago.
What was said
Rae Moore’s Instagram caption read, “Bubba as Ditka.” The article also quoted Bears head coach Ben Johnson, who said, “I just want to start off extending my condolences to the Ditka family… He’s a legend around here, as a player, as a coach.”
How it came about
Ditka’s death was first reported by his family and confirmed by his agent, with USA TODAY cited for the natural‑cause explanation. The tribute follows previous Felo News coverage of notable sports figures’ deaths, such as the recent article on Ditka’s passing (id=6ac955ec4d87047a5b50b0bf).
Key facts
- Mike Ditka died at age 86 on Oct. 9, 2026 (sportskeeda.com)
- Rae Moore posted an Instagram photo of her son dressed as Ditka (sportskeeda.com)
- DJ Moore was traded to the Buffalo Bills on March 11, 2026 (sportskeeda.com)
Sources
- [1] sportskeeda.com — originally reported as “DJ Moore’s wife Rae turns son into Mike Ditka to pay tribute after Bears legend dies at 86”
