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The Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve “Mongo” McMichael has died after fighting ALS at the age of 67, the NFL announced.
McMichael’s wife, Misty, told Fox 32 Chicago earlier Wednesday that her husband had been admitted to hospice care after being “not responding in the last two weeks.”
McMichael had been in and out of the hospital last year after developing infections, including MRSA and a UTI.
Steve McMichael #76 of Chicago Bears removes his helmet during the game against Kansas City Chiefs on December 30, 1990 in Chicago, Illinois. (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
The former Edge Rusher was introduced to the Hall of Fame last year but was unable to travel to Canton due to complications of the disease.
McMichael spent most of his prominent career in Chicago and helped lead the franchise to the Super Bowl title during the 1985 season. He was a two-time choice of pro bowl and was named five all-pro teams.
He finished his Bears career with 92.5 sacks.
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