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Bears Super Bowl Champ Steve McMichael Dead at 67

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Chicago Bears legend Steve 'Mongo' McMichael is dead after a long battle with ALS.

The death comes just hours after McMichael's wife, Misty, said her husband would be moved to hospice, as his health declined while battling ALS.

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He was diagnosed with the neurodegenerative disease in 2021 and became paralyzed from the shoulders down.

McMichael was one of the best defensive tackles in NFL history. During his 15-year career, he had 95 sacks, 14 forced fumbles, and one interception.