O.J. Simpson Dies from Metastatic Prostate Cancer at 76
The former NFL star and controversial figure passed away in his Las Vegas home, surrounded by family.
- O.J. Simpson's cause of death was confirmed as metastatic prostate cancer by his longtime attorney, Malcolm LaVergne.
- Simpson had been battling cancer since May 2023, and despite a brief period of remission, the disease returned aggressively.
- He died on April 10, 2024, and was cremated a week later.
- Simpson's legal and public controversies continued to shadow his legacy, including a substantial unpaid civil judgment to the families of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman.
- His will stipulates the payment of his funeral expenses and the possibility of settling debts with the Goldman family from his estate.