Steve McMichael in Hospice as ALS Progresses

Chicago Bears legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve 'Mongo' McMichael, 67, is being moved to hospice care following a significant decline in his ALS condition. Diagnosed in 2021, McMichael has been unresponsive for two weeks, is paralyzed from the shoulders down, and has been in and out of the ICU. He played 13 seasons with the Bears, was a key figure in their 1985 Super Bowl victory, holds the franchise record for consecutive games played, and ranks second in sacks. In 2024, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and honored at home due to his inability to travel. McMichael also enjoyed a successful post-football career in professional wrestling and broadcasting. His wife Misty and family remain by his side, as his move to hospice care comes on his medical team's recommendation.