O.J. Simpson passes away at 76.
The NFL legend and former Buffalo Bills player has passed away, according to his family.
“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. -The Simpson Family.”
Simpson was surrounded by his loved ones at the time of his passing, according to TMZ.
Simpson previously spoke briefly about his cancer diagnosis in 2023 in a video he posted on X. He said he “caught” some form of cancer but suggested he beat it.
O.J. Simpson had an iconic football career. He won the Heisman trophy from USC as well as played for the Buffalo Bills. Aside from football- Simpson was an A-List celebrity as he starred in movies, TV shows, and commercials. As of late, Simpson was a regular guest on Cam’Ron and Mase’s ‘It Is What It Is‘ podcast.
In 1995, Simpson stood trial for the double murder of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ron Goldman. He would later be acquitted of all charges in one of the most famous