Chicago Bears great Steve McMichael dies at 67 after battle with ALS
- Former Chicago Bears defensive tackle Steve McMichael begins hospice care on Wednesday due to his battle with ALS.
- He recently experienced significant health issues requiring hospitalization.
- Doctors diagnosed his ALS condition, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, in January 2021.
- His wife, Misty McMichael, reported ALS "has attacked all his organs except his heart."
- This transition to hospice follows his 2024 induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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