Former football star, actor and acquitted murder defendant O.J. Simpson died Wednesday after a battle with cancer, his family confirmed via X.
He was 76.
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On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer.
— O.J. Simpson (@TheRealOJ32) April 11, 2024
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
In May 2023, Simpson posted a video on X saying he had “caught cancer” and had to do “the whole chemo thing.” However, he didn’t specify the type of cancer.
Then in February 2024, sources revealed he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer and was undergoing chemotherapy in Las Vegas.