O.J. Simpson Dies at 76 from Prostate Cancer

Simpson's death sheds light on the challenges and stigma surrounding prostate cancer, particularly among men.

O.J. Simpson, former football star and actor, died of prostate cancer at age 76.
Simpson's prostate cancer diagnosis was kept private, reflecting a common reluctance among men to discuss health issues.
Prostate cancer, affecting 1 in 8 men and 1 in 6 Black men, is the most common cancer in men aside from skin cancer.
Screening for prostate cancer, such as the PSA test, is crucial but debated due to risks of over-diagnosis.
Cultural pressures and the impact on masculinity contribute to men's hesitancy to reveal health problems like prostate cancer.