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OJ Simpson, the former NFL star who was famously acquitted of k!illing his ex-wife Nicole Brown and her friend Ron Goldman, died at the age of 76. Simpson died on Wednesday night at home in Las Vegas, surrounded by his family, following a short battle with prostate cancer.
Simpson, nicknamed "The Juice" during his playing days, had a successful NFL career, winning four rushing titles and making five Pro Bowl appearances. However, his legacy will be forever tainted by the high-profile murder trial in 1994, which captivated the nation and resulted in his acquittal despite a wealth of forensic evidence linking him to the crime scene.
After the trial, Simpson was found civilly liable for the deaths of Brown and Goldman and was ordered to pay out $33.5 million in damages to the victims' families. His downfall continued in 2008, when he was sentenced to up to 33 years in prison for armed robbery, but he was released on parole in 2017.
Despite his turbulent later years, Simpson's athletic prowess during his time with the Buffalo Bills was undeniable. He won four NFL rushing titles, rushed for 11,236 yards, and scored 76 touchdowns, establishing himself as one of the sport's all-time greats.
Simpson's death comes only two months after it was revealed that he was fighting prostate cancer and receiving chemotherapy. He was said to be surrounded by his family during his final months, which included his children Arnelle, Jason, Sydney, and Justin.
As the world mourns the death of this complex and divisive figure, Simpson's legacy will be debated and dissected, with his remarkable football career forever linked to the tragedy that defined the latter half of his life.
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