American former Hollywood actor and football star O.J. Simpson has died at the age of 76, his family has revealed.
The controversial figure has died after a battle with cancer.
In a statement on X, 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.”
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
— O.J. Simpson (@TheRealOJ32) April 11, 2024
Simpson was tried for murder in October 1995, in what was dubbed the “trial of the century.”
He was found not guilty of murdering two people.
The former NFL running back said in 2023 that he had been diagnosed with a type of cancer, and in February shared on X that he was undergoing chemotherapy for prostate cancer.
As a player, Simpson played the bulk of his career with