WCW star and NFL Hall of Famer Steve ‘Mongo' McMichael has died
This afternoon (April 23), Walter Payton's son Jarrett shared that NFL Hall of Famer and former WCW star Steve 'Mongo' McMichael was entering hospice care.
WGN in Chicago later confirmed that McMichael — who at 67 years old has been living with ALS, an incurable nerve disease also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, since 2021 — had been taken off a ventilator in the ICU prior to entering the hospice facility.
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A short time later, Jarrett shared that McMichael was gone.
McMichael won a Super Bowl with the Chicago Bears, playing defensive line on a team known for it's defense. He achieved his dream of receiving his gold jacket as a member of the NFL Hall of Fame last year. His joined WCW in the 1990s for a run that included stints in the ring and on commentary. Mongo was a member of the Four Horseman with his friend Ric Flair, and won the promotion's United States champion.
The Nature Boy is leading the way as remembrances and tributes to McMichael are being shared on social media.
The World Just Lost The Incredible Steve 'Mongo' McMichael! He Was My Best Friend Through It All! An Amazing Athlete And Human Being! I Have The Fondest Memories Working With Him, And This Is An Extremely Heartbreaking Loss For Me! I Love You Mongo! You Fought One Hell Of A Battle! Rest In Peace My Friend!
On behalf of the entire Cageside Seats community, we're sending love to Steve McMichael's family and friends. Thank you for sharing him as he entertained and inspired us over the years. May he rest in peace.
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