Chicago Bears legend turned pro wrestler, and former New England Patriots draft pick, Stephen "Mongo" McMichael has died after a battle with ALS, according to his friend Ric Flair on Twitter. He was 67.
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… pic.twitter.com/yq2YHfWKmf
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) April 23, 2025
McMichael disclosed his ALS diagnosis to the Chicago Tribune in 2021, and was awarded the ALS Courage Award by the Les Turner ALS Foundation in the same year.