Chicago Bears legend Matt Suhey's cause of death revealed

New York Post • September 8, 2026 • sports

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Former NFL fullback Matt Suhey, a key member of the 1985 Chicago Bears Super Bowl team, died over the weekend at age 68 from natural causes, according to officials.
Suhey spent his entire 10-year NFL career with the Bears, blocking for Walter Payton and contributing significantly to the team's 1985-86 championship season.
In the Super Bowl victory over the Patriots, Suhey rushed for 52 yards and scored a touchdown, highlighting his impact on the game.
Teammates and associates remembered Suhey as a level-headed, valuable teammate and a close family friend, with Payton’s son Jarrett praising him as a father figure after Walter Payton’s passing.
Over his career, Suhey started 100 games, rushing for 2,946 yards and 20 touchdowns, along with 2,113 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns.