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OJ Simpson dead at 76 after cancer battle: Football legend turned accused double-murderer dies 'surrounded by family' in Las Vegas just two months after diagnosis
OJ Simpson has died aged 76 after a short battle with prostate cancer.
The notorious double murder suspect, who was later found civilly liable for the deaths of his ex-wife Nicole Brown and her friend Ron Goldman, passed away surrounded by his family at his home in Las Vegas on Wednesday night.
Simpson became one of the most infamous figures in America after he was charged with the 1994 murders.
An X post shared on his official account by his family said: 'On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer.
'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.'
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OJ Simpson died of cancer aged 76 on Wednesday, his family has announced. Pictured: Simpson in February 2024 during the last video he posted
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Simpson (pictured in his 1995 trial) became one of the most infamous figures in America after he was charged with murdering his ex-wife Nicole Brown and her friend Ron Goldman in 1994
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It was previously reported that Simpson had been battling prostate cancer and undergoing chemotherapy
OJ Simpson reassures everyone about his health in last post![[Image: 83514195-13297835-image-a-5_1712848041977.jpg]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/11/16/83514195-13297835-image-a-5_1712848041977.jpg)
Simpson's family released a statement confirming his death on X on Thursday
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Simpson's death came just two months after it emerged he was battling prostate cancer. Pictured: Simpson in Las Vegas earlier this year
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PUBLISHED: 15:38 BST, 11 April 2024 | UPDATED: 18:43 BST, 11 April 2024
OJ Simpson has died aged 76 after a short battle with prostate cancer.
The notorious double murder suspect, who was later found civilly liable for the deaths of his ex-wife Nicole Brown and her friend Ron Goldman, passed away surrounded by his family at his home in Las Vegas on Wednesday night.
Simpson became one of the most infamous figures in America after he was charged with the 1994 murders.
An X post shared on his official account by his family said: 'On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer.
'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.'
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OJ Simpson died of cancer aged 76 on Wednesday, his family has announced. Pictured: Simpson in February 2024 during the last video he posted
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Simpson (pictured in his 1995 trial) became one of the most infamous figures in America after he was charged with murdering his ex-wife Nicole Brown and her friend Ron Goldman in 1994
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It was previously reported that Simpson had been battling prostate cancer and undergoing chemotherapy
OJ Simpson reassures everyone about his health in last post
Simpson's family released a statement confirming his death on X on Thursday
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Simpson's death came just two months after it emerged he was battling prostate cancer. Pictured: Simpson in Las Vegas earlier this year
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