OJ Simpson, Former NFL Star Accused in ‘Trial of the Century’, Passes Away at 76

The passing of O.J. Simpson was announced at the age of 76. His family requested privacy and grace during this time.

Simpson overcame adversity in his youth, rising to fame as a college football player and later as an NFL star. After his sports career, he became a popular actor and ad pitchman. The televised police chase and subsequent trial captivated the nation, leading to his acquittal in 1995, which sparked deeply divided public opinion.

Subsequently, he was found liable in a civil suit for the deaths of the victims and served time in prison for armed robbery. Despite this, public fascination with Simpson persisted, evidenced by acclaimed documentaries and television series based on his life. In a recent video, Simpson denied reports of being in hospice care and expressed his well-being.