Former Buffalo Bills running back O.J. Simpson has died at the age of 76.
Simpson, who went from one of the most popular people in America to a pariah after being charged with the murders of his ex-wife Nicole and her friend Ron Goldman, succumbed to cancer.
On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer.
He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren.
During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace.
-The Simpson Family
— O.J. Simpson (@TheRealOJ32) April 11, 2024
In 1994, he stood trial for the grisly double murders of his ex-wife and Goldman but was acquitted. In a civil trial the following year, he was found liable for their deaths and was ordered to pay $33.5 million.
Simpson was the 1968 Heisman Trophy winner at USC. That year, he established a then-NCAA single-season rushing record with 1,709 yards as he guided the Trojans to a Rose Bowl appearance, where they lost to top-ranked Ohio State despite Simpson’s 171 yards and 80-yard TD.
He rushed for 11,236 yards in 11 NFL seasons, nine with the Bills and two with the San Francisco 49ers.
Simpson led the NFL in rushing four times. His 2,003 rushing yards in 1973 was the first time a player reached that plateau.
