O.J. Simpson, the former NFL star whose life was overshadowed by the infamous 1995 murder trial when he was charged with the brutal murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman, has died of cancer. He was 76.
Though he was pronounced not guilty of the murders, he was later found liable in a civil judgment.
A post from the “Simpson Family” on Simpson’s verified X account Thursday morning said: “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.”
O.J. Simpson in a final photo.