Bears legend Steve McMichael dies at 67
Published on April 23, 2025 at 4:38 PM PDT | 5:22 PM PDT, April 23, 2025 at 5:22 PM PDT
Chicago Bears legend Steve “Mango” McMichael is dead after a long battle with ALS.
The death occurs just hours after McMichael’s wife Misty said his health deteriorated while fighting ALS, and that her husband was transferred to the hospice.
He was diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disease in 2021 and suffered paralysis from the shoulder.
McMichael’s friend Jarrett Payton made a sad announcement… “In deep sadness, I share that Steve McMichael was surrounded by his loved ones at 5:28pm after a brave battle with #Als. I am grateful to be with him in his final moments.
McMichael was one of the best defensive tackles in NFL history. During his 15-year career, he had 95 bags, 14 forced fumbles and one intercept.
He also won Super Bowl XX with the Chicago Bears and was selected twice for the first team All-Pro. McMichael was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2024.
The National Football League issued a statement dealing with McMichael’s death, saying, “The NFL is heartbroken to hear of the death of Super Bowl Champion and Hall of Fame Steve McMichael after a brave battle with the ALS.
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McMichael also created his name in WCW and played against wrestling legends like Hulk Hogan.
Steve and the very tight wrestling legend Rick Flair took us to social media.
“The world has lost the incredible Steve ‘Mango’ McMichael! He was my best friend through it! Amazing athletes and people! I have the most favourite memories of working with him.
The Nature Boy closed like this… “I love you Mango! You fought one hell of battle!
McMichael also coached the Chicago Genocide, a CIFL team, and won the CIFL Championship in 2009.
McMichael was 67 years old.
RIP
