Former Chicago Bears fullback Matt Suhey dies at 68 of natural causes

Former Chicago Bears fullback Matt Suhey dies at 68 of natural causes

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According to the New York Post, former Chicago Bears fullback Matt Suhey died at age 68 in Deerfield, Illinois, and officials said the cause was natural. Earlier, the Associated Press reported that the Bears announced Suhey's death, noting his ten-year tenure with the team and his role in the 1985 Super Bowl XX championship. Suhey was a ten-year veteran who helped Chicago win Super Bowl XX, and his passing was confirmed by the team.

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September 08, 2026
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Former Chicago Bears fullback Matt Suhey dies at 68 of natural causes
Former Chicago Bears fullback Matt Suhey dies at 68 of natural causes

New York Post • 08 Sep 18:38

Matt Suhey, a former fullback for the Chicago Bears who was part of the 1985 Super Bowl team, died at age 68 in Deerfield, Illinois, with officials saying his death was due to natural causes.

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September 07, 2026
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Former Bears fullback Matt Suhey, close friend of Walter Payton, dies at 71
Former Bears fullback Matt Suhey, close friend of Walter Payton, dies at 71

USA Today • 07 Sep 23:52

Matt Suhey, a former Chicago Bears fullback and longtime confidant of Walter Payton, died on Sept. 6, prompting tributes that highlighted his role as a mentor to Payton's family.

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Former Chicago Bears fullback Matt Suhey dies at 68
Former Chicago Bears fullback Matt Suhey dies at 68

AP News • 07 Sep 20:27

Matt Suhey, a ten-year veteran fullback who helped the 1985 Chicago Bears win Super Bowl XX, died on Sunday at age 68, the team said.

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Former Chicago Bears fullback Matt Suhey dies at 68
Former Chicago Bears fullback Matt Suhey dies at 68

Bleacher Report • 07 Sep 17:57

Matt Suhey, who played ten seasons with the Chicago Bears and was part of the 1985 Super Bowl-winning team, died on Sunday at age 68.

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Former Chicago Bears fullback Matt Suhey dies at 68
Former Chicago Bears fullback Matt Suhey dies at 68

USA Today • 07 Sep 13:00

Matt Suhey, a ten-year veteran of the Chicago Bears and longtime teammate of Hall of Famer Walter Payton, died at age 68; the cause of death has not been disclosed.

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