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

The loss of life 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 identified with the neurodegenerative illness in 2021 and have become paralyzed from the shoulders down.

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 gained 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 an announcement 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.”

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 a long time.

“The World Simply Misplaced The Unbelievable Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael! He Was My Finest Buddy By means 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 Buddy!”

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

McMichael was 67.