OJ Simpson Passes Away After Cancer Battle
Simpson, who gained fame on the football field, died at the age of 79.
He was one of the most infamous high-profile Americans in recent history.
Orenthal James Simpson, also known as O.J. Simpson, has died, ABC News has confirmed. Simpson, who ran to fame on the football field and made a fortune as a Black all-American in movies and advertising, died after a battle with cancer.
Simpson was one of the most infamous high-profile Americans of all time. He was accused of stabbing to death his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ronald Goldman, in 1994. He was acquitted of the murders after a highly publicized trial that captivated the nation.
"He was a great friend, a great father, and a great grandfather," Simpson's family said in a statement. "He will be deeply missed."
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