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Undoubtedly one of the most high-profile Americans of today, has died at age 76.
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Orenthal James Simpson, commonly referred to as O. J. Simpson, passed away after a battle with Cancer.
Simpson, once celebrated as an NFL star and media personality before his infamous acquittal in the 1995 murder case of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman
A statement from his family was released to the media. “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,” his family wrote.
In May 2023, Simpson posted a
video on X, formerly known as Twitter, revealing that he had “caught cancer” and had to go through “the whole chemo thing.”
According to ABC News, a Las Vegas television station reported that Simpson was reporting to the hospital to recieve treatment for an unspecified cancer. Simpson himself posted a
video on X that day, denying rumors that he was in hospice care. He did not confirm or deny reports that he was ill. Two days later, he posted another
video update on X, thanking those people that reached out to him. “My health is good. I mean, obviously I’m dealing with some issues but I think I’m just about over it.” Simpson said.
O.J. Simpson is survived by four children: Arnelle and Jason, from his first marriage, and Sydney and Justin, from his marriage to Nicole Brown Simpson.
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