A beloved football hero in the 60s and 70s, he transitioned effortlessly to movie star and sports commentator until the 1994 killings of his ex-wife and her friend.
LAS VEGAS — The story of O.J. Simpson is one of the most dramatic falls from grace in the history of American pop culture.
Simpson’s family announced on his official X account that he died Wednesday of prostate cancer at the age of 76.
He was a beloved football hero in the ’60s and ’70s. After retiring from the NFL, Simpson’s good looks and charisma helped him transition effortlessly to movie star, sports commentator and TV pitchman.
In 1994, his life came crashing down and his legacy was forever tarnished when his ex-wife and her friend were stabbed to death in Los Angeles.
O.J. Simpson timeline
July 9, 1947: Orenthal James Simpson was born in San Francisco and grew up in government-subsidized housing.
1967: He transferred to the University of Southern California …
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