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OJ Simpson, Former Football Star, Dies at 76

Acquitted of Murder, Simpson's Legacy Remains Complex

April 11, 2024, 7:42am PT

Orenthal James Simpson, the former National Football League (NFL) star and broadcaster whose athletic achievements were overshadowed by his infamous 1995 acquittal in the brutal killings of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman, has died at the age of 76, according to a statement released by his family.

Simpson, who was widely known by his nickname "O.J.," was a standout running back for the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers during his football career. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1985.

However, Simpson's legacy became indelibly linked to the double murder trial that gripped the nation for months. In 1994, he was accused of murdering Brown Simpson and Goldman. The subsequent trial, which was televised live, captivated the public and became a national obsession.

After a sensational trial that included high-profile witnesses and intense media scrutiny, Simpson was acquitted of all charges by a jury. The verdict sparked controversy and remains a subject of debate to this day.

In the years following his acquittal, Simpson attempted to revive his career as a broadcaster and actor. However, his reputation was irreparably damaged by the murder trial.

In recent years, Simpson had been regularly posting to his TwitterX account, where he expressed his love of golf and his support for the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers.