The executor of O.J. Simpson’s estate has disclosed that the former football star passed away on April 10 after a battle with metastatic prostate cancer. Simpson had first announced his cancer diagnosis in May 2023, although the specific type of cancer had not been publicly disclosed until now.
Following Simpson's death, his family released a statement on social media confirming his passing due to cancer. The family requested privacy and grace during this difficult time.
Malcolm LaVergne, who had been representing Simpson since 2009, confirmed the cause of death and expressed his intention to handle any claims made by the families of the victims in the 1997 civil trial against Simpson. The Goldmans, who were awarded millions in the civil judgment, have yet to receive any payment from Simpson.
O.J. Simpson's life was marked by success in sports and entertainment, but he became embroiled in controversy after being accused of the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ronald Goldman. Despite being acquitted of criminal charges in the high-profile Trial of the Century, the murders remain unsolved.
LaVergne emphasized his commitment to transparency with the families of the victims and assured that any rightful claims would be addressed by the estate. The unresolved financial obligations to the Goldmans and Browns amount to tens of millions of dollars.
