OJ Simpson dead at 76: Family
(WJW) – OJ Simpson, former NFL great who was acquitted of murder, has died at the age 76.
That’s according to a social media post from his family.
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“On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer,” they wrote in a post.
FILE – In this July 20, 2017, file photo, former NFL football star O.J. Simpson appears via video for his parole hearing at the Lovelock Correctional Center in Lovelock, Nev. The 74-year-old former football hero, acquitted California murder defendant and convicted Las Vegas armed robber was granted good behavior credits and discharged from parole effective Dec. 1, the day after a hearing before the Nevada state Board of Parole, Kim Yoko Smith, spokeswoman for the Nevada State Police, said Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021. (Jason Bean/The Reno Gazette-Journal via AP, Pool, File) O.J. Simpson, seen here at a 2013 hearing, will be appealing O.J. Simpson, seen here at a 2013 hearing, will be appealing recent court orders in Nevada that he owes at least $60 million in judgments stemming from the 1994 killings of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend, Ron Goldman, his lawyer said Friday. (Ethan Miller via AP, Pool, File) Motorists wave as police cars pursue the Ford Bronco (white, R) driven by Al Cowlings, carrying fugitive murder suspect O.J. Simpson, on a 90-minute slow-speed car chase June 17, 1994, on the 405 freeway in Los Angeles, California. Simpson’s friend Cowlings eventually drove Simpson home, with Simpson ducked under the back passenger seat, to Brentwood where he surrendered after a stand-off with police. (Credit: MIKE NELSON/AFP via Getty Images) Orenthal James “O.J.” Simpson will have a July 20 hearing before the Nevada Board of Parole to decide whether he will be released from prison, according to parole board spokesman David Smith. If paroled, he could be released as early as October, Smith said O.J. Simpson, accompanied by two Los Angeles police detectives, is driven away after his arrest. Motorists stop and wave as police cars pursue the white Ford Bronco on June 17, 1994. Courtesy: ABC News embeddable video 397272 06: (FILE PHOTO) Former NFL star and actor O.J. Simpson testifies in Miami-Dade County Court during his “road rage” trial October 23, 2001 in Miami, Florida. U.S. Federal agents searched Simpson’s home near Miami December 4, 2001 during an investigation into an Ecstasy drug ring and the theft of equipment used to steal satellite television signals. Simpson had not been arrested or indicted. (Pool Photo/Getty Images) 395698 11: Former NFL star O.J. Simpson talks to someone before the start of the third day of jury selection in a “road rage” trial October 11, 2001 in Miami, FL. Simpson is on trial for allegedly attacking a Miami motorist December 4, 2000. If found guilty, Simpson faces up to 16 years in prison. (Pool Photo By Wilfredo Lee/Getty Images) LAS VEGAS – SEPTEMBER 15: O.J. Simpson appears for the opening day of his trial at Clark County Regional Justice Center on September 15, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Simpson is charged with a total of twelve counts including kidnapping, armed robbery and assault with a deadly weapon stemming from an alleged incident involving the theft of his sports memorabilia. (Photo by Jae Hong-Pool/Getty Images) O.J. Simpson appears in District Court during his trial at the Clark County Regional Justice Center September 26, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Simpson and co-defendant Clarence “C.J.” Stewart are standing trial on 12 charges, including felony kidnapping, armed robbery and conspiracy related to a 2007 confrontation with sports memorabilia dealers in a Las Vegas hotel. Steve Marcus-Pool (Photo credit should read Steve Marcus/AFP via Getty Images) LAS VEGAS – OCTOBER 01: O.J. Simpson is shown during his trial at the Clark County Regional Justice Center October 1, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Simpson and co-defendant Clarence “C.J.” Stewart are standing trial on 12 charges, including felony kidnapping, armed robbery and conspiracy related to a 2007 confrontation with sports memorabilia dealers in a Las Vegas hotel. (Photo by John Gurzinski-Pool/Getty Images) LAS VEGAS, NV – MAY 17: O.J. Simpson watches his former defense attorney Yale Galanter testify during an evidentiary hearing in Clark County District Court on May 17, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Simpson, who is currently serving a nine-to-33-year sentence in state prison as a result of his October 2008 conviction for armed robbery and kidnapping charges, is using a writ of habeas corpus to seek a new trial, claiming he had such bad representation that his conviction should be reversed. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) BURBANK, CA – JUNE 12: OJ Simpson poses with his Ferrari June 12, 1979 at Warner Bros Studios , Burbank, California (Photo Paul Harris/Getty Images) Former professional football player O.J. Simpson speaks during a parole hearing at Lovelock Correctional Center in Lovelock, Nevada, U.S., on Thursday, July 20, 2017. Simpson has been granted parole nine years into a 33-year sentence and could be released as soon as Oct. 1. Photographer: Jason Bean/Pool via Bloomberg LAS VEGAS, NV – NOVEMBER 12: OJ Simpson is seen on November 12, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by MEGA/GC Images)
Simpson stood trial for the murder of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman in the 90s. Their bodies were found on June 12, 1994, in Los Angeles.
Simpson was later acquitted.
He was sentenced to prison for his role in a robbery in Las Vegas in 2008. He served 9 years in prison.
According to TMZ, Simpson died in Las Vegas.
“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 post from his family said.
According to Yahoo Sports, Simpson was diagnosed with prostate cancer in February and was reportedly in hospice.
Simpson played in the NFL for 11 seasons.
Simpson won the Heisman Trophy in 1968 while playing a the University of Southern California. He was selected No. 1 overall in the draft the following year by the Buffalo Bills.
Simpson was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1985. He was the first player to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a season.
Hall of Fame President Jim Porter released a statement on his passing.
“O.J. Simpson was the first player to reach a rushing mark many thought could not be attained in a 14-game season when he topped 2,000 yards,” said Porter. “His on-field contributions will be preserved in the Hall’s archives in Canton, Ohio.”
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