Orenthal James Simpson (July 9, 1947 – April 10, 2024), commonly referred to as O. J. Simpson or O. J., was an American football running back, actor, and broadcaster. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons, primarily with the Buffalo Bills, and is regarded as one of the greatest running backs ever. Once a popular figure with the American public, Simpson's professional success was later overshadowed by his trial and controversial acquittal for the murders of his former wife, Nicole Brown, and her friend Ron Goldman in 1994
O. J. Simpson. (2024, April 11). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O._J._Simpson
On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer.
— O.J. Simpson (@TheRealOJ32) April 11, 2024
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
Whatever your opinion of Mr. Simpson until his scandal, he profoundly impacted American culture.
OJ has died at age 76. pic.twitter.com/1kb4utgWja
— New York Post (@nypost) April 11, 2024
This writer most fondly remembers him as a part of the 'Naked Gun' franchise. We at Twitchy wish his family peace during this time. We chose to remember the good because there was a lot of it.
Whatever your thoughts are, he was ultimately acquitted, and his family loves him. So, for today, we choose to remember him as The Juice, a man for a time who inspired millions of young kids every game day and made millions more laugh while on screen.
May his family and the families of others impacted by him by both his legacy and his fall from grace find the peace they deserve.
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