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

Once a beloved national figure, O.J. Simpson’s fame turned to infamy after the brutal killing of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman in a Los Angeles suburb.

The televised police chase to apprehend Simpson and the subsequent high-profile trial, with allegations of racism, captivated millions of viewers. His acquittal in October 1995 was met with disbelief by many Americans who closely followed the trial’s intricate details.

Following his post-NFL career as an actor and pitchman, Simpson’s popularity soared. However, his life took a dramatic turn when the murders occurred in 1994.

Public opinion on Simpson’s guilt or innocence divided sharply along racial lines, and despite being acquitted in criminal court, he was found liable in a 1997 civil suit and ordered to pay damages to the victims’ families. Simpson’s death was marked by reports of battling prostate cancer, and his passing was met with mixed reaction.

Fred Goldman, Ronald’s father, remarked that Simpson’s death was “no great loss.” Simpson also spent nearly nine years in prison for a bungled armed robbery and was released on parole in 2017.

The story of his murder trial was later depicted in the documentary “O.J. : Made in America,” and the television mini-series “The People v. O.J.

Simpson: American Crime Story,” both of which received critical acclaim. Simpson’s health issues were a subject of public interest.

He posted a video dismissing reports of being in hospice care and expressing hope to return to the golf course. However, he ultimately passed away, leaving behind a complex legacy that continues to captivate public interest.