O.J. Simpson Passes Away At 76, Cause Of Death Is Cancer

O.J. Simpson Dead At 76 From Cancer

Popular football player and actor O.J. Simpson, has died at age 76. He was was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year. Simpson’s family announced Thursday, sharing the news on X, formerly known as Twitter.

“On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer,” the post reads. “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.”

Earlier this year, O.J. denied having cancer after reports surfaced that he was in hospice. It appears he may have just wanted privacy. Simpson’s attorney confirmed to TMZ he died Wednesday night in Las Vegas.

 

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O.J. won the Heisman Trophy as a running back for the University of Southern California in 1968 and the NFL MVP award with the Buffalo Bills in 1973. He played 11 years in the NFL for the Bills and San Francisco 49ers and was enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1985.

He turned to sports broadcasting and acting after retiring from football. Simpson was known for roles in Roots and The Naked Gun film series.

He was accused in the murders of ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman. Both were found stabbed to death outside Brown’s home in Los Angeles’ Brentwood neighborhood. After one of the most high-profile court trials in American history, O.J. was acquitted of all charges in October 1995.

However, a jury found him liable for their deaths in a civil lawsuit three years later. Simpson served nine years in a Nevada prison from 2008 to 2017 after he was convicted on charges including kidnapping, armed robbery and assault with a deadly weapon. He was released after being granted parole.