NFL, Pro Wrestling Legend Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael Dead At 67 After Battle With ALS

Steve “Mongo” McMichael, a Pro Football Hall of Famer and professional wrestling icon, has passed away following a battle with ALS, according to an announcement from the NFL. He was 67 years old.

Misty, the wife of McMichael, spoke Wednesday to FOX 32 Chicago and said that her husband was placed into hospice after he was “unresponsive for the last two weeks.” Later in the day, the NFL made the announcement regarding his passing on social media. (RELATED: Sports Broadcasting Legend Mike Patrick Dead At 80)

Getting infections such as UTI and MRSA, McMichael had been back-and-forth between home and the hospital in 2024.

Not longer after he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2024, he had a blood transfusion. Elected with McMichael was Julius Peppers, Dwight Freeney, Andre Johnson, Devin Hester, Randy Gradishar and Patrick Willis.

The NFL is heartbroken to hear of the passing of Super Bowl champion and Hall of Famer Steve McMichael after a brave battle with ALS.

Our thoughts and condolences are with his family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/ENXTqfoqQk

— NFL (@NFL) April 23, 2025

The majority of McMichael’s NFL career was with the Chicago Bears, helping get the team to the promiseland with a Super Bowl championship in the 1985 campaign. He was selected to two Pro Bowls and named an All-Pro four times.

During his time in Chicago, McMichael racked up 92½ sacks. Also in his 15-year career in the NFL, McMichael suited up for the Green Bay Packers and New England Patriots.

Mongo also spent time as a professional wrestler from 1995-99, once winning the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship and being a member of the legendary faction, the Four Horsemen.