OJ Simpson Dead: Former Football Player Dies at 76

The infamous football player, whose trial for the murder of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman, has died following a battle with cancer, according to a statement from his family.

OJ Simpson Dead: Former Football Player Dies at 76

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OJ Simpson has died at 76. The former NFL player who was also tried for the double murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman, died following a battle with cancer on Wednesday, April 10. His family announced the news in a statement on his X (formerly Twitter) account.

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

— O.J. Simpson (@TheRealOJ32) April 11, 2024

The ex-football star’s family revealed that he was with his children and grandchildren when he passed. OJ had reportedly been battling prostate cancer, according to TMZ. “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,” they said. His attorney also confirmed his death.