Super Bowl winner Steve McMichael dies at age 67 following heartbreaking ALS battle just hours after tragic update

Chicago Bears legend Steve McMichael has died at the age of 67 following a heartbreaking battle with ALS. 

McMichael passed away Wednesday evening surrounded by loved ones, according to Jarrett Payton, who was with him in his final moments. 

‘With deep sorrow, I share that Steve McMichael passed at 5:28 PM after a brave fight with #ALS, surrounded by loved ones. I’m grateful to have been with him in his final moments. Please keep Steve and his family your prayers,’ Payton, the former NFL running back and son of Walter Payton wrote on X. 

His death came just five hours after it had been announced that McMichael would be entering hospice care. 

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