Bears legend Steve McMichael passes away at age 67

With the Chicago Bears preparing for the 2025 NFL Draft, the franchise was given sad news on Wednesday about former defensive tackle Steve McMichael. After battling with ALS for several years, McMichael has passed away.

The former Bears star passed away at the age of 67 years old, per Grant Gordon of NFL.com. McMichael, who was also known as “Mongo,” was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2024. He announced in 2021 that he had been diagnosed with ALS.

“After announcing in April of 2021 that he had been diagnosed with ALS, the Pro Football Hall of Famer died on Wednesday at the age of 67.”

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