OJ Simpson, former American football player, dies aged 76

Former American football player OJ Simpson He died at the age of 76 last Wednesday, 11th, in Las Vegas, in the United States. The family of the former athlete, whose life was marked by a controversial trial related to the murder of his ex-wife, the model Nicole BrownSimpsonconfirmed that the cause of death was cancer.

Through a statement on social media, Simpson’s four heirs lamented his departure: “On April 10, 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 respect his wishes for privacy and grace”, they wrote.¨

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, your family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace.

-The Simpson Family

— OJ Simpson (@TheRealOJ32) April 11, 2024

In February this year, TMZ reported that the former NFL star was undergoing treatment for prostate cancer, but was reluctant to share his condition with the public. Before he passed away, Simpson even published a relaxed video on his social networks to deny rumors that he was in palliative care due to the disease.

“Palliative care? Are you talking about palliative care? I don’t know who said that. I’m having a bunch of friends over for the Superbowl on Sunday. Everything is fine“, he said between laughs. Despite the controversies surrounding his past, OJ used to share relaxed records on his profile on X, the old Twitter.

Hospice??? pic.twitter.com/OXLzs9jWO6

— OJ Simpson (@TheRealOJ32) February 9, 2024

Who was OJ Simpson?

One of the great stars of American football, Orenthal James played for teams such as the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers of the American National Football League. However, the former star faced a controversial trial after being accused of the murder of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown, and Ronald Goldmanher boyfriend at the time.

The OJ Simpson trial was represented by the famous lawyer Robert Kardashianfather of the Kardashian clan sisters, including Kim, Kourtney It is Khloewho coincidentally, also passed away due to cancer in 2003. Marked by controversies, the case continues to be discussed today and inspired the series ‘American Crime Story: The People Against OJ Simpson‘.

In addition to the double murder charge in the 90s, the former star faced another controversy in the 2000s when he was accused of armed robbery at a hotel in Las Vegas, United States. However, the former player was released from prison after paying bail of US$125,000, approximately R$235,000 at the time. He still had to serve his sentence on parole later.