O.J. Simpson has died aged 76 following a battle with cancer

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The former NFL star passed away in Las Vegas on Wednesday after a battle with cancer - his family confirmed the news of his death in a statement posted on social media today

He is well known for standing trial for the double-murder of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman, in the '90s, only to be acquitted.“On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer,” his family wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter, today. “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 played American football for 10 years from 1969 to 1979, with teams such as the Buffalo Bills and the 49ers. However, he gained notoriety after he was arrested for the murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, waiter Ron Goldman. On June 12, 1994, Nicole and Goldman were found stabbed to death outside of her condo in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles.

 

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