O.J. Simpson, the iconic football star turned actor, passed away at the age of 76 after battling cancer, as confirmed by his family. Despite being acquitted in the sensational trial for the murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman, Simpson's life remained deeply marked by controversy.
Born Orenthal James Simpson in San Francisco, he rose to fame as a football legend, winning the Heisman Trophy at USC and achieving record-breaking success with the San Francisco 49ers and Buffalo Bills. Transitioning to acting, Simpson appeared in films like "The Klansman" and "The Towering Inferno," as well as the miniseries "Roots."
However, his career was overshadowed by the infamous murder case, where he was deemed a person of interest after Nicole and Goldman's deaths. While acquitted in the criminal trial, he was found liable in a subsequent civil suit, ordered to pay millions in damages.
Simpson's later years were marred by legal troubles, including a prison sentence for robbery and kidnapping. Despite his achievements on the field and screen, Simpson's legacy remains deeply polarizing, reflecting both athletic prowess and a tumultuous personal life marked by tragedy and controversy.
