OJ Simpson, NFL Star Acquitted In “Trial Of The Century,” Passes Away At 76

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O.J. Simpson has died after a “battle with cancer,” his family announced on Thursday (April 11). He was 76.

Simpson, nicknamed “The Juice,” was accused and ultimately acquitted of the 1994 murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman.

“On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace,” a statement from his family said.

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In May 2023, the former football star posted a video on X (formerly known as Twitter) revealing that he had recently “caught cancer” and “had to do the whole chemo thing.”

“It looks like I beat it,” he added at the time. Simpson didn’t specify what type of cancer he had.

Last February, he took to social media to share an update regarding the disease, saying, “My health is good. I mean, obviously I’m dealing with some issues but I think I’m just about over it.”

On June 12, 1994, Simpson’s ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman, were brutally stabbed to death outside of Goldman’s home in Brentwood, Los Angeles.

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The former football player, actor, and broadcaster ultimately surrendered to police and stood trial for the murders. He was acquitted in October 1995 following an 11-month trial, which was televised daily and followed by millions of Americans.

Prosecutors argued that Simpson killed Nicole in a fit of jealousy and presented extensive blood, hair, and fiber evidence linking him to the murders.

Meanwhile, the defense responded that he was framed by racist white police officers.

Two years later, a civil court declared him responsible for the deaths and ordered him to pay compensation of $33.5 million.