OJ Simpson murder trial: 5 strange things to know
New details have emerged about OJ Simpsonis passing.
Two weeks after the former NFL player—who would later become better known for murder trial in 1995 of ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friends Ron Goldman—die at age 76The cause of his death has been confirmed.
Simpson died after a private battle with prostate cancer, his attorney said Michael Lavergne, confirmed to E! News.
Earlier this month, Simpson's children—incl Arnelle And Jasonfrom his first marriage to Marguerite WhitleyAnd Sydney And Justinfrom his marriage to Nicole — announced his passing in a statement posted on their father's social media accounts.
“On April 10, our father, Orient James Simpsonsuccumbed to his battle with cancer,” the April 11 statement read. “He is surrounded by his children and grandchildren. During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace.”
