Bears Legend Steve McMichael
Lifeless At 67
Revealed
Chicago Bears legend Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael is lifeless after an extended battle with ALS.
The loss of life comes simply hours after McMichael’s spouse, Misty, mentioned her husband could be moved to hospice, as his well being declined whereas battling ALS.
He was recognized with the neurodegenerative illness in 2021 and have become paralyzed from the shoulders down.
McMichael’s good friend, Jarrett Payton, made the unhappy announcement, saying … “With deep sorrow, I share that Steve McMichael handed at 5:28 PM after a courageous combat with #ALS, surrounded by family members. I’m grateful to have been with him in his closing moments. Please maintain Steve and his household your prayers.”
McMichael was among the best defensive tackles in NFL historical past. Throughout his 15-year profession, he had 95 sacks, 14 pressured fumbles, and one interception.
He additionally received Tremendous Bowl XX with the Chicago Bears and was named to the First-team All-Professional twice. McMichael was inducted into the Corridor of Fame in 2024.
The Nationwide Soccer League launched a press release addressing McMichael’s loss of life, saying … “The NFL is heartbroken to listen to of the passing of Tremendous Bowl champion and Corridor of Famer Steve McMichael after a courageous battle with ALS. Our ideas and condolences are together with his household and family members.”

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McMichael additionally made a reputation for himself in WCW, the place he confronted off in opposition to wrestling legends like Hulk Hogan.
Wrestling legend Ric Aptitude, who was tremendous tight with Steve, took to social media … the place he mourned his good buddy of many years.
“The World Simply Misplaced The Unbelievable Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael! He Was My Greatest Good friend By way of It All! An Wonderful Athlete And Human Being! I Have The Fondest Reminiscences Working With Him, And This Is An Extraordinarily Heartbreaking Loss For Me!”
The Nature Boy closed like this … “I Love You Mongo! You Fought One Hell Of A Battle! Relaxation In Peace My Good friend!”
McMichael additionally coached the CIFL workforce, the Chicago Slaughter, and received the CIFL Championship in 2009.
McMichael was 67.
RIP