O.J. Simpson, Whose Murder Trial Gripped the Nation, Dies at 76
O.J. Simpson, whose football legacy was forever tarnished by horrific murder accusations that culminated in the “Trial of the Century,” has died from cancer, his family announced Thursday.
“On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer,” his family shared in a statement on X. “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, whose full name was Orenthal James, was 76. He died in Las Vegas.