O.J. Simpson, the former football star and actor acquitted of charges in a trial that captivated the world, has passed away at the age of 76.
Simpson’s family confirmed his death due to prostate cancer through his official X account on Wednesday, with his attorney further confirming the news.
While Simpson gained fame and success through football and entertainment, his legacy was forever altered by the tragic deaths of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman in 1994.
Though acquitted in a criminal trial, Simpson was later found liable in a civil case and served time in prison for unrelated charges.
Simpson is survived by his children and leaves behind a complex and contentious legacy that continues to fascinate and divide the public.
