Former NFL legend OJ Simpson died this week after losing his battle with prostate cancer, at the age of 76.
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His family issued a brief statement on his social media accounts:
On April 10, 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.
His death was certainly met with mixed feelings. Folks on social either sent their condolences or rehashed a past when they despised the former NFL running back.
OJ Simpson was such a polarizing figure that transcended professional sports.
Born on July 9, 1947, in San Francisco, Simpson was a star athlete as a football player and a track star at USC. Simpson even won the Heisman Trophy …
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