One of the most shocking news in the world of American sports was confirmed this Thursday morning after the family of former NFL player and star OJ Simpson announced the death of the former athlete at 76 years of age.
Through social networks, the family confirmed that, after several months of fighting cancer, OJ Simpson unfortunately lost the battle and died on April 11.
Breaking news and reactions to the death of OJ Simpson
“On April 10, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer. He was surrounded by children and grandchildren. During this time of transition, his family asks that his wishes for privacy and grace be respected. Sincerely, the Simpson family,” reads the statement on social media.
Reports indicate that OJ Simpson died in the city of Las Vegas, Nevada, where in recent months he underwent treatment to combat prostate cancer, which ultimately led to his death at the age of 76.
Who was OJ Simpson and why is his name recognized?
Although OJ Simpson had several controversies during his career and life, sportingly speaking he shone during his time in the NFL for a decade, with the Buffalo Bills and the San Francisco 49ers being the two teams with which he played on the pitch, being the first player to pass 2,000 rushing yards in the NFL with the Bills.
Later, during his move to the San Francisco 49ers, OJ Simpson continued to demonstrate his talent as a runner, ultimately becoming the second best running back in history at the time. Additionally with the Niners, OJ won an NFL MVP award.
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Without having an outstanding career at the level of NFL legends, what OJ Simpson did on the pitch with the Bills and the 49ers was enough for the former player to be a member of the NFL Hall of Fame today.
The so-called trial of the century for OJ Simpson
After his outstanding time in the NFL which led him to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, OJ Simspon was charged with murder for the murder case of Nicole Brown Simpson, his ex-wife, and her friend Ron Goldman in 1994.
However, almost a decade later, the former NFL player and also actor ended up in prison and spent nine years in prison after being accused of a casino robbery in Las Vegas, later being released in 2017.
This is how OJ Simpson’s life was not far from controversies and legal problems, which led him to a trial lasting more than a year for the aforementioned double homicide, as well as for the crime of armed robbery already referenced in the so-called city of sin.
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2024-04-11 15:56:55
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