O.J. Simpson has died.
His family said he passed away Wednesday in Las Vegas after a battle with cancer.
He made his NFL mark with the Buffalo Bills in the 70s, becoming one of the greatest running backs of all-time.
Simpson then became infamous in the mid-90s, when he stood trial for the murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown-Simpson and her friend, Ron Goldman.
Before his arrest in June, 1994, he led police on a low-speed chase in his white Ford Bronco.
Simpson was later acquitted, his trial was televised and watched by millions.
Later, Simpson served ten years in prison for stealing sports memorabilia, he was released in 2017.
O.J. Simpson was 76.
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
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