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

O.J. Simpson rose to fame as a beloved national figure.

However, his reputation drastically changed following the brutal killing of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman in Los Angeles. The televised police chase and subsequent trial, featuring high-profile lawyers and allegations of racism, captivated millions of viewers.

His acquittal in October 1995 shocked many Americans. Simpson’s post-NFL career as an actor and advertising icon only bolstered his popularity.

However, the 1994 murder case divided public opinion along racial lines. Despite being acquitted, Simpson was later found liable in a civil suit and ordered to pay damages to the victims’ families.

After serving time for a separate armed robbery, Simpson’s life was the subject of both a documentary and a television mini-series. As recently as February this year, he denied reports of being in hospice care and expressed optimism about his health.

On June 12, 2021, O.J. Simpson passed away.

His legacy is complex, with both moments of adulation and infamy, and his death has sparked varied reactions.