Miami, FL – April 11, 2024 – O.J. Simpson has passed away at the age of 76 following a battle with cancer. The former NFL star died in Las Vegas on Wednesday, as confirmed by his family. Simpson’s family released a statement on Thursday announcing his passing, noting that he passed away after battling cancer and was surrounded by loved ones. Simpson’s career in football and acting was overshadowed by his trial for the murder of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown, and her friend, Ron Goldman, in 1994, a case that captivated the nation and sparked widespread controversy over his acquittal.