Simpson’s family announced the news on social media, saying he died after a battle with cancer.
On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer.
He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren, the announcement reads.
O.J. Simpson.Ralph Notaro/Getty
The Buffalo Bills drafted Simpson with the first overall pick in the 1969 draft.
A beloved celebrity before his legal troubles, Simpson acted sporadically while playing in the NFL.
He also served as a sports commentator for multiple networks after retiring from the NFL.
Simpson was charged with the murders when investigators found a glove with blood stains on the athlete’s property.
Simpsons 11-month murder trial in 1994-95 was one of the most widely publicized events in American history.
However, the families of Goldman and Brown launched a civil lawsuit against Simpson following the acquittal.
The trial not only impacted American society at large, but also popular culture.
Simpson, for whichCuba Gooding, Jr.earned an Emmy nomination for his portrayal of Simpson.
He was sentenced to 33 years in prison and was granted parole in July 2017.
He was released in October 2017, then granted an early discharge from parole in December 2021.
Local10.comin Las Vegas reported that Simpson was undergoing treatment for prostate cancer in February 2024.
