Ex-football star o.J. Simpson died: Death at the age of 76

Ex-football star o.J. Simpson died: Death at the age of 76

The well -known former football star o.J. Simpson died of cancer at the age of 76. The family confirmed his death and said that Simpson was surrounded by his children and grandchildren when he died. The family asked for privacy and respect during this difficult time.

o.j. Simpson was born in San Francisco on July 9, 1947 and showed his sporting talent early on. As a professional in the NFL, he successfully played for the San Francisco 49ers and the Buffalo Bills. After his career, he also achieved success as an actor in films and television series as well as a sports commentator.

It was 1994 when everything changed. After a live chase shown on television with the police, Simpson was arrested after the corpses of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman were found. A process of century followed in which Simpson was surprisingly acquitted. Later, however, he was blamed for their death in a civil proceedings and sentenced to a considerable payment of compensation.

Another incident finally meant that Simpson was sentenced to 33 years in prison for armed robbery and assault. Despite his release in 2017, Simpson lived far from the public in Las Vegas. His career and life were shaped by ups and downs, and his sudden death leaves a sustainable impression in the sports world.