Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 5.3K O.J. Simpson has died aged 76 with the family of the former NFL star revealing he passed away on April 10 after a battle with cancer surrounded by his children and grandchildren Sun Exclusive: O.J. Simpson, the legendary NFL icon, has sadly passed away at 76 following a courageous battle with cancer, as confirmed by his family. A heartfelt message shared on his social channels said: “It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Orenthal James Simpson, after his fight with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving children and grandchildren. The family kindly requests privacy during this difficult time.” More Articles You Would Love Fashion Model Niko Riam Is Truly Stunning In New Fashion Editorial. PICS: Joselyn Dumas Give Us The Most Beautiful Dose Of Pink For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Pink October The football hero had been fighting prostate cancer, with rumors of his health declining surfacing in February. He debunked these claims then with a social media post. Simpson was regarded as one of the greatest running backs of all time after spending a decade in the NFL playing for the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers. After his football career, Simpson moved into acting. He appeared in various films and TV shows. However, in 1994, he was falsely accused of murdering his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman after they were found stabbed to death outside her Los Angeles home. Simpson pleaded not guilty and after a high-profile trial that lasted nearly a year, he was acquitted by a jury. From his marriage to Marguerite L. Whitley, Simpson had three children: Arnelle, Jason, and the late Aaren, who tragically passed away at just two years old in a swimming pool accident. Both Arnelle and Jason were with him in his final moments, alongside his grandchildren. Last year, Simpson’s former manager, Norman Pardo, expressed concerns over his deteriorating health, telling RadarOnline.com: “Doctors have advised him to rest at home as treatment options are limited. His health had declined to the point where he could barely manage half a round of golf.” Read More Like This On Outside Africa Celebrity Watch UPCOMING PRIORITY EVENTS! VIEW ALL EVENTS To Submit stories Email: [email protected] or HashTag #FashionGHANA Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail FashionGHANA Admin FashionGHANA.com is a Fashion PR Company, Events planning & management team as well as Africa's leading Fashion Media House. Get Intouch with us and let's see how we can help you grow. info@FashionGHANAcom More For You Trashy Rap Star ‘Megan The Stallion’ Is Being Sued By Her Camera For... VIDEOS: King Promise & Sarkodie Show Men How To Drip In Kente &... VIDEO: Rihanna Promises Ayra Starr A Verse After Rick Ross Failed To Create... PICS: Top Influencer Krisline Stars in Fabulous ‘SISTERHOOD’ Images Featuring Sierra Leone Influencer... VIDEO: Watch Rihanna Take A Shot At Learning Congolese Language Lingala PICS: Women’s Basket Ball Icon Angel Reese Serves Extra Glam In Her Backless... VIDEO: Asake Lookalike Brutally Thrown Out By Bouncers At Asake’s Concert VIDEO: Nigerian Dancer Korra Obidi Faces Knife and Acid Attack Whilst Live Streaming... VIDEO: Rihanna Poses As A Topless Nun In Appalling Distasteful Pictures For ‘Interview... PICS: US Rapper Ja Rule Touches Down In Ghana And Strolls By The... Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.