Former American football player OJ Simpson passed away a few weeks ago and the cause of death was only revealed in the international press
Former American football player OJ Simpson passed away on April 10, 2024 at the age of 76. Now, the cause of his death has been revealed by the international press.
According to the website TMZ, he passed away from prostate cancer. The reason for his death was stated in the death certificate, released by his lawyer, Malcolm LaVergne.
OJ was diagnosed with the tumor in 2023, but did not reveal the type of disease at the time. He had a successful career in sports, but made international news when he was accused of double homicide in 1995.
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The death of OJ Simpson
Former American football player OJ Simpson He died at the age of 76 last Wednesday, 11th, in Las Vegas, in the United States. The family of the former athlete, whose life was marked by a controversial trial related to the murder of his ex-wife, the model Nicole BrownSimpsonconfirmed that the cause of death was cancer.
Through a statement on social media, Simpson’s four heirs lamented his departure: “On April 10, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. During this time of transition, his family asks that you respect his wishes for privacy and grace”, they wrote.¨
In February this year, TMZ reported that the former NFL star was undergoing treatment for prostate cancer, but was reluctant to share his condition with the public. Before he passed away, Simpson even published a relaxed video on his social networks to deny rumors that he was in palliative care due to the disease.
“Palliative care? Are you talking about palliative care? I don’t know who said that. I’m having a bunch of friends over for the Superbowl on Sunday. Everything is fine“, he said between laughs. Despite the controversies surrounding his past, OJ used to share relaxed records on his profile on X, the old Twitter.
