O.J. Simpson's Family Declines Brain Study for CTE After His Death

Despite O.J. Simpson's own suspicions of suffering from Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, his family has refused requests for a postmortem brain examination.

• O.J. Simpson, who passed away from cancer at 76, had expressed concerns about potential CTE, a condition linked to his NFL career.
• Simpson's family, citing privacy and respect, has firmly denied any scientific examination of his brain, opting instead for cremation.
• Medical experts and close friends suggest that CTE could explain Simpson's past erratic and violent behavior, including his alleged involvement in double murder.
• The refusal to study Simpson's brain contrasts with other late athletes whose families allowed postmortem CTE confirmations.
• Simpson had previously joked about his memory issues being 'CTE kicking in,' acknowledging the disease's impact on cognitive functions.

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