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O.J. Simpson, Former NFL Star and Accused Murderer, Passes Away

Legendary Football Player Succumbs to Health Complications

April 10, 2024 (Updated)

Orenthal James Simpson, better known as O.J. Simpson, has passed away at the age of 76, according to a statement released by his family on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Simpson's death was reportedly due to complications from a long-standing health condition. No further details have been released at this time.

Simpson rose to fame as a running back in the National Football League (NFL), playing for the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers during his 11-season career. He retired in 1979 with records in yards per carry and yards from scrimmage.

After his football career, Simpson became a successful actor and commentator, appearing in films such as The Naked Gun and Roots. However, his life took a dramatic turn in 1994 when he was accused of murdering his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman.

Simpson's subsequent trial became one of the most sensational and closely followed cases in American history. He was ultimately acquitted of the murder charges.

In 1997, Simpson was found liable for the deaths of Brown Simpson and Goldman in a civil trial and ordered to pay a substantial sum in damages to their families.

Simpson's legacy is a complex one. He was a talented athlete and entertainer, but his life was marred by controversy and tragedy. His death marks the end of a chapter in American history and will undoubtedly be a topic of discussion for years to come.