BREAKING: O.J. Simpson has died at 76. The fallen football superstar and actor was acquitted of murder but later found liable in a separate civil trial. apnews.com/article/oj-sim…
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O.J. Simpson, a former American football star and actor, has passed away at the age of 76. He was known for his successful career in the NFL, playing for teams like the Buffalo Bills and the San Francisco 49ers. Simpson gained significant media attention for his trial in the 1990s, where he was accused of killing his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman. He was ultimately acquitted of the murder charges in a highly publicized criminal trial. After his acquittal, Simpson was found liable for the deaths in a civil lawsuit and was ordered to pay $33.5 million in damages to the victims' families. In 2008, Simpson was convicted of armed robbery and kidnapping in a separate case and served nine years in prison before being granted parole in 2017. His death was announced on April 11, 2024, following a battle with cancer, and his family has requested privacy during this time of transition.