Bears Super Bowl Champ Steve McMichael Dead at 67

Chicago Bears legend Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael is useless after a protracted battle with ALS.

The dying comes simply hours after McMichael’s spouse, Misty, stated her husband can 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 battle with #ALS, surrounded by family members. I’m grateful to have been with him in his ultimate moments. Please hold Steve and his household your prayers.”

McMichael was probably the greatest defensive tackles in NFL historical past. During his 15-year profession, he had 95 sacks, 14 pressured fumbles, and one interception.

He additionally gained Super Bowl XX with the Chicago Bears and was named to the First-team All-Pro twice. McMichael was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2024.

The National Football League launched a press release addressing McMichael’s dying, saying … “The NFL is heartbroken to listen to of the passing of Super Bowl champion and Hall of Famer Steve McMichael after a courageous battle with ALS. Our ideas and condolences are together with his household and family members.”

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 Flair, who was tremendous tight with Steve, took to social media … the place he mourned his good buddy of many years.

“The World Just Lost The Incredible Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael! He Was My Best Friend Through It All! An Amazing Athlete And Human Being! I Have The Fondest Memories Working With Him, And This Is An Extremely Heartbreaking Loss For Me!”

The Nature Boy closed like this … “I Love You Mongo! You Fought One Hell Of A Battle! Rest In Peace My Friend!”

McMichael additionally coached the CIFL crew, the Chicago Slaughter, and gained the CIFL Championship in 2009.

McMichael was 67.