O.J. Simpson Confirmed Dead at 76
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April 11, 2024 | 3:20 PM
O.J. Simpson has been confirmed dead at the age of 76, according to a statement released by his family on April 11, 2024. Simpson passed away on Wednesday, April 10, following a battle with cancer.
"We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved father, O.J. Simpson," the family statement read. "He died peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones."
Simpson's death comes just days after the premiere of "The People v. O.J. Simpson," a critically acclaimed docuseries that re-examined the infamous 1995 murder trial. The series, which stars Cuba Gooding Jr. as Simpson, has been praised for its unflinching look at the case and its impact on American society.
Simpson's legacy is complex and controversial. He was acquitted of the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman in 1995, but he was later found liable for their deaths in a civil trial. In 2008, he was sentenced to 33 years in prison for armed robbery and kidnapping. He was released on parole in 2017.
Simpson's death is a reminder of the enduring fascination with the O.J. Simpson case. The case captivated the nation and raised important questions about race, justice, and the role of the media in shaping public opinion.
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