O.J. Simpson Dead at 76

O.J. Simpson has died following a battle with prostate cancer, his family announced on Thursday. The former Buffalo Bills running back was 76.

“On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer,” his family said in a statement on social media, adding that he was surrounded by his children and grandchildren when he passed. “During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace,” the statement added.

On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer.

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.

-The Simpson Family

— O.J. Simpson (@TheRealOJ32) April 11, 2024

According to TMZ, Simpson’s health recently took a turn for the worse after battling prostate cancer in recent years, and he had spent the past few months in hospice care.

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