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

Chicago Bears legend Matt Suhey's cause of death revealed

New York Post • 08 sept. 18h38

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.

'He protected our family'

USA Today • 07 sept. 23h52

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.

Matt Suhey, a durable fullback for 1985 Chicago Bears, has died

AP News • 07 sept. 20h27

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.

Matt Suhey Dies at 68, NFL Legend Won Super Bowl with Bears in 1985

Bleacher Report • 07 sept. 17h57

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.

Matt Suhey, Bears fullback and Walter Payton's best friend, dies at 68

USA Today • 07 sept. 13h00

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.