Chicago Bears legend Steve McMichael is dead after a long battle with ALS, TMZ reports.
The death comes just hours after McMichael’s wife, Misty, said her husband would be moved to hospice, as his health declined while battling ALS.
Steve McMichael was diagnosed with the neurodegenerative disease in 2021 and became paralyzed from the shoulders down.
Steve McMichael was one of the best defensive tackles in NFL history. During his 15-year career, he had 95 sacks, 14 forced fumbles, and one interception.
He also won 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.
McMichael also made a name for himself in WCW, where he faced off against wrestling legends like Hulk Hogan.
He also coached the CIFL team, the Chicago Slaughter, and won the CIFL Championship in 2009.
McMichael was 67.
RIP