The family of former NFL star Orenthal James “OJ” Simpson sadly announced on Thursday, April 11, that the American star has passed away from cancer at the age of 76. CNN reportedly
Rest In Peace: O.J. Simpson's cause of death revealed
O.J. Simpson's family announced that he passed away on Wednesday, April 10th. CNBC. He was surrounded by his loved ones in his final moments, his statement said.
“Our father, Orenthal James Simpson, passed away after a battle with cancer,” the family statement was quoted as saying. “he [O.J.] He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. “His family requests that their wishes for privacy and grace be respected during this time of transition,” the statement continued.
In 1995, Simpson was acquitted of murdering his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman in what was dubbed the “trial of the century.” His image was then tarnished again when he served nearly a decade in prison for an unrelated case.
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according to TMZGloria Allred, the American lawyer who represented Nicole Brown Simpson's family during her murder trial, reportedly said: Avoid true justice for her because the harm she inflicts on her own wife and loved ones is a major obstacle to a woman's right to be free from the sexual violence she still suffers. ”
“My heart goes out to the children of O. J. Simpson and the family of the very brave Nicole Brown Simpson. The truth about O. J. Simpson can never be erased and should never be forgotten. “O.J. Simpson is dead. May his victims finally rest in peace,” she reportedly added.
Meanwhile, following the news, Cato Kaelin, a key witness in the OJ Simpson trial, took to social media to express his condolences to OJ Simpson's children, the Goldman family, and the family of Nicole Brown Simpson.
“First, I would like to express my condolences to O.J. Simpson's children: Sydney, Justin, Jason, and Arnel. They have lost their father and that is never easy. I am a Goldman. We would like to express our love and sympathy to the family, Fred and Kim. We wish them closure. Finally, to the family of the beautiful Nicole Brown Simpson, may we always cherish her memory. “Like,” Kaelin said.
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