O.J. Simpson, the former NFL star who made headlines after being acquitted of murder charges, died on April 10. He first rose to fame during his prolific NFL career, but his achievements pale in comparison to the attention his infamous murder trial garnered.
Now, as news spreads of his passing, Simpson is sparking just as much controversy in the afterlife.
Simpson was acquitted of brutally killing his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her male friend, Ron Goldman, in 1995. On April 11, the Simpson family announced that the former football star had died in Las Vegas following a battle with cancer. He was 76.
“On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer,” the family wrote on X, the social media formerly known as Twitter.
“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.”
Simpson previously denied reports claiming he was in hospice care. On Feb. 9, he posted a video of himself in the driver’s seat of a car and made it clear that his prostate cancer had not progressed to the point where medical caregivers were trying to simply mitigate suffering.
“Hospice? Hospice? You talking about hospice? No, I’m not in any hospice,” Simpson said as he laughed. “I don’t know who put that out there.”
The 76-year-old added that he planned to host a “ton of friends” for a Super Bowl party.
Just two days later, Simpson posted another video, assuring supporters that he remained in “good health” despite his prostate cancer diagnosis.
“Thank you to all…
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