Steve McMichael’s family provided an update following his hospitalization on Thursday night for what the family suspected was pneumonia.
It was later revealed McMichael was admitted to the intensive care unit for a urinary tract infection. The family’s recent update revealed he’s also undergoing a procedure to remove fluid from his lungs.
“Steve is responding to the antibiotics administered for treatment of his UTI. He is also undergoing a procedure known as thoracentesis to remove fluid from his lungs. Steve is expected to be released from the hospital in the coming days. Continued prayers are appreciated. Thank you! The McMichael Family.”
— Larry Mayer (@LarryMayer) February 16, 2024
McMichael has been battling ALS for the past three years. He revealed his diagnosis in April 2021, and he’s now fully paralyzed and has lost the ability to speak. McMichael was hospitalized last August when he was admitted to the ICU with sepsis and pneumonia.
McMichael was recently named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024, joining fellow Bears greats Devin Hester and Julius Peppers. McMichael spent 13 seasons with the Bears and was a member of the 1985 Super Bowl team. McMichael was a two-time first-team All-Pro, three-time second-team All-Pro and two-time Pro Bowler. His 92.5 sacks rank second in franchise history behind only Richard Dent (124.5).
