Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael is at the moment hospitalized after being admitted to the intensive care unit for an an infection.
McMichael, who’s at the moment battling ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, aka “Lou Gehrig’s illness), was admitted on Thursday night. In accordance with a household spokesperson, McMichael spiked a fever and “gave the impression to be very torpid.”
It was initially believed that he was affected by pneumonia, however the household up to date his standing and mentioned he was being handled for an an infection. ABC 7 Information Chicago confirmed that McMichael is being handled for a urinary tract an infection.
Final week, the Chicago Bears star and WCW commentator/wrestler was elected to the Professional Soccer Corridor Of Fame Class of 2024.
Mongo’s household hopes he can be wholesome sufficient to journey to Canton, Ohio, for the Corridor Of Fame induction ceremony this summer time. ABC 7 famous that the NFL has promised to pay for any medical bills wanted to ship McMichael to the ceremony.