Steve McMichael cause of death: What led to the passing of the legendary NFL Hall of Famer?
The NFL has lost one of the greatest defensive players ever, as Chicago Bears icon and Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve "Mongo" McMichael passed away at 67, following a courageous fight with ALS. Diagnosed in January 2021, McMichael's larger-than-life personality and ferocious play defined the Bears' 1985 Super Bowl XX championship team. His death, announced by Jarrett Payton, son of teammate Walter Payton, came hours after McMichael entered hospice care in Joliet, Illinois. "With deep sorrow, I share that Steve McMichael passed at 5:28 PM after a brave fight with #ALS, surrounded by loved ones," Payton posted on X.Born in Houston, Texas, McMichael's journey to NFL stardom began as a third-round pick by the Patriots in 1980, only to be cut before finding his home with the Bears in 1981. A key piece of the "46" defense, he played […]