O.J Simpson, Former NFL Star and Broadcaster, Dies of Cancer
Simpson Acquitted in High-Profile Murder Trial
Death Confirmed by Family on Thursday
O.J. Simpson, the former NFL star who was acquitted of murdering his ex-wife and her friend in a televised trial that gripped the nation, has died of cancer, his family announced on Thursday.
Simpson's athletic achievements include his induction into the NFL Hall of Fame. However, he is best known for his acquittal on murder charges in 1995, one of the most famous and lurid trials of the 20th century.
After his acquittal, Simpson continued his career as a football commentator and actor. However, his reputation was forever tainted by the murder allegations. In 2007, he was found liable for the deaths of his ex-wife and her friend in a wrongful death case and ordered to pay $33.5 million in damages.
Simpson died at the age of 76 surrounded by his family and friends. His death marks the end of a turbulent life that left an enduring legacy on American society.
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