The legend of Chicago Bears, Steve McMichael, died at the age of 67 after a heartbreaking battle with the ALS.
McMichael died Wednesday evening surrounded by relatives, according to Jarrett Payton, who was with him in his last moments.
“With a deep sadness, I share that Steve McMichael passed at 5:28 p.m. after a courageous fight with #als, surrounded by loved ones. I am grateful to have been with him in his last moments. Please keep Steve and his family your prayers, “Payton, the former NFL runner and Walter Payton’s son wrote on X.
ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, has an impact on the nerve cells of the brain and spinal cord, causing loss of muscle control.
McMichael is loved throughout the city for his key role in the winning team of the 1985 Super Bowl. He played for the Bears for 13 seasons and has a club record for 191 consecutive games played.
His death intervened just five hours after being reported that he was going to enter palliative care.
The legend of Chicago Bears Steve McMichael died at the age of 67 after a battle with the SLA
Earlier Wednesday, it was reported that the Super Bowl winner was in palliative care
Earlier Wednesday, several reports indicated that McMichael was withdrawn from a USI fan and was transferred to a care institution.
“To date, the Silver Cross hospital in New Lenox has recommended that the family transfer Steve to a Hospice Joliet establishment this afternoon,” said his wife Misty, quoted by Fox 32 Chicago.
“He has not answered for two weeks and in and outside the hospital. He is currently in USI at Silver Cross.
Last August, McMichael entered the temple of renown of professional football in emotional scenes while a ceremony was held by his bedside.
Redréréré in the advanced stages of neurological disease, the double defensive tackle All-Pro was the second player registered in the temple of renown of professional football among the seven members of the 2024 class.
Surrounded by several of his teammates from Chicago Bears and his wife, Misty, at his home in Homer Glen, Illinois, McMichael wore his golden jacket, and his bronze bust was revealed live in a touching tribute.
“You are in a team that you can never be cut and never be released. When you die, you will always be in this team, ” said Richard Dent, the temple of fame, tapping McMichael in the head.
“Welcome home, Steve. You are in the football paradise forever.
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Misty McMichael wiped tears as she turned her husband’s head towards the bronze bust.
Nicknamed “Mongo” and known for his impetuous and noisy personality, McMichael was the most feared player of one of the greatest defenses in the history of the NFL.
He became the 1985 team’s fourth defensive player to enter the room, joining Dent, Mike Singletary and Dan Hampton.
McMichael’s sister Kathy read a speech on which she started working with her brother before losing her ability to move and speak.
“I would like to thank the Bears of Chicago and the fans, the best city to play football,” said Kathy McMichael.
“I played 15 years in the NFL and I loved each minute of each drop. I have played with the best players and the biggest defense to date.
More to follow.
