TMZ has reported that the official cause of death for O.J. Simpson, one of the most notorious and high-profile figures in American history, was prostate cancer. Malcolm LaVergne, his longtime attorney and executor of his estate, confirmed the news, stating that he received Simpson’s death certificate, which indicated that the disgraced former football star and actor died from cancer.
Simpson passed away at age 76 on April 10, after spending several months in hospice care. He had first disclosed his battle with cancer in May 2023, without specifying the type, and suggested he had overcome it. However, in his final public appearances, Simpson appeared frail, even using a cane to walk in January 2024.
Simpson, known for his commentary on sports and pop culture on social media, posted his last video on X just hours before the Super Bowl on February 11. He was released from hospice care shortly before his death and spent his final days at home, surrounded by family and friends.
Simpson’s death elicited mixed reactions. While some in the football community paid tribute to his athletic achievements, others remembered him for his controversial history, particularly his acquittal in the 1995 double murder trial of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ronald Goldman.
