In a final message to his fans, O.J. Simpson took to social media platform X just two days before his passing at the age of 76 to refute reports that he was in hospice care for prostate cancer. In a video filmed before the 2024 Super Bowl in Las Vegas, Simpson thanked his supporters for reaching out and shared that his health was good despite some ongoing issues. He expressed hope that he would soon be back on the golf course.
Just months earlier, in May 2023, Simpson had revealed on X that he had completed treatment for a type of cancer, which was unspecified at the time. His family later announced his passing in a statement on X, stating that on April 10th, O.J. Simpson had lost his battle with cancer while surrounded by his children and grandchildren. The family requested privacy and grace during this time of transition.
Simpson’s legacy is complex, as he was both a Hall of Fame football player and convicted of the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman. Despite this dark chapter in his life, Simpson remained a beloved figure among many who admired him for his talent and charisma on and off the field.
