Road to Canton: Jarrett Payton reflects on lifelong friendship with Steve McMichael In Part 5 of ChicagoBears.com's 5-part series on Steve McMichael ahead of his Hall of Fame induction Aug. 3, Jarrett ...

Chicago Bears legend Steve McMichael has died at the age of 67 following a heartbreaking battle with ALS. ... according to Jarrett Payton, who was with him in his final moments.

McMichael's friend, Jarrett Payton, made the sad announcement, saying ..."With deep sorrow, I share that Steve McMichael passed at 5:28 PM after a brave fight with #ALS, surrounded by loved ones.

Just wanted to check in. Whispers had been circulating that Chicago Bears great Steve McMichael was coming apart ... Slaughter running back Jarrett Payton looked with confusion when he heard ...