Bears Legend Steve McMichael
Lifeless At 67
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Chicago Bears legend Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael is lifeless after an extended battle with ALS.
The demise comes simply hours after McMichael’s spouse, Misty, stated 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 pal, Jarrett Payton, made the unhappy announcement, saying … “With deep sorrow, I share that Steve McMichael handed at 5:28 PM after a courageous struggle with #ALS, surrounded by family members. I’m grateful to have been with him in his remaining moments. Please hold Steve and his household your prayers.”
McMichael was probably the greatest defensive tackles in NFL historical past. Throughout his 15-year profession, he had 95 sacks, 14 compelled 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 demise, 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 Flair, 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 Unimaginable Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael! He Was My Finest Buddy By It All! An Superb Athlete And Human Being! I Have The Fondest Recollections 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 Buddy!”
McMichael additionally coached the CIFL group, the Chicago Slaughter, and received the CIFL Championship in 2009.
McMichael was 67.
RIP
