OJ Simpson, Football Star and Murder Acquittee, Dies of Cancer
Simpson's Life and Career
Orenthal James Simpson (OJ Simpson) was born on July 9, 1947, in San Francisco, California. Simpson was a standout running back at the University of Southern California and was drafted first overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1969 NFL Draft. He played for the Bills, the San Francisco 49ers, and the Buffalo Bills during his 11-season NFL career. Simpson was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1985. After retiring from football, Simpson became a successful actor and broadcaster. He starred in several films and television shows, including "The Towering Inferno," "Naked Gun," and "Friday Night Lights." He also served as a commentator for NBC during the 1988 Seoul Olympics and the 1994 World Cup.
The Murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman
On June 12, 1994, Simpson's ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman were found murdered outside of her home in Los Angeles. Simpson was charged with the murders and the subsequent trial became one of the most publicized and controversial in American history. On October 3, 1995, Simpson was acquitted of the murders. The verdict was widely criticized, and many people believed that Simpson had gotten away with murder.
Simpson's Later Life and Death
After the trial, Simpson largely disappeared from the public eye. He lived a quiet life in Florida and occasionally made appearances at golf tournaments and other events. In 2007, Simpson was arrested and charged with kidnapping and armed robbery in connection with a sports memorabilia heists in Las Vegas. He was convicted and sentenced to 33 years in prison. In 2017, Simpson was granted parole and was released from prison. He returned to Florida and continued to live a quiet life. On October 3, 2022, Simpson was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He died on October 2, 2023, at the age of 76.
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