Acquitted Murderer O.J. Simpson Dead At 76 Following Cancer Diagnosis

Former football star and acquitted murderer O.J. Simpsonhas died at the age of 76 following his prostate cancer diagnosis.

In February, it was reported that he was undergoing chemotherapy in Las Vegas, Nevada.

"He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren," the family stated on social media. "During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace."

The former NFL player previously claimed the cancer was not terminal and said he was not dying.

Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer, with many growing slowly and are confined to the prostate gland, where they may not cause serious harm, according to the Mayo Clinic. However, other types are aggressive and can spread quickly.

O.J. Simpson is known for his time in the NFL, where he played for 11 seasons, primarily with the Buffalo Bills. In addition, he is also well known for being accused of a double homicide which includes his wife Nicole Brown Simpson.

In June 1994, O.J.'s ex-wife and her friend, Ron Goldman, were found stabbed to death outside her condo in Los Angeles. Police immediately looked to the former Buffalo Bills player as the prime suspect.

In addition, in 2007, the former NFL player was arrested in Las Vegas, Nevada, and charged with armed robbery and kidnapping. In 2008, he was convicted and sentenced to 33 years in prison, with a minimum of nine years without parole.

He was discharged from parole on December 1, 2021.