Steve McMichael’s family released a statement Saturday morning saying that his health is improving.
with sepsis and pneumonia amid his battle against ALS Friday morning.
Cultures revealed that the sepsis is gone, but he is still fighting pneumonia, McMichael's family says. "Steve will be in the ICU for a few more days on IV antibiotics to clear this infection. He also has some fluid in his lungs which he is being treated for as well," said Misty McMichael from her husband’s bedside. "He’s as feisty as ever. Our Mongo is back! Please keep the prayers coming."– or ALS – a progressive nervous system disease.
McMichael had a DNR in place until this push for his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the Seniors category received more traction in the last month. Late Thursday night, McMichael told his doctor, who visits him often at home, that he wanted to be taken to the hospital, so the DNR was voided. While waiting for the ambulance Steve slipped unconscious. "Steve is living to see the day he is finally enshrined.
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