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O.J. Simpson, the former NFL star and one of the most controversial figures in American history, has died after a battle with cancer. The Simpson family confirmed his passing in a statement shared on social media, revealing that O.J. succumbed to his fight with cancer on April 10th, surrounded by his children and grandchildren.

Simpson’s health struggles had been a topic of speculation in recent months. In February, he denied reports that he was in hospice care for prostate cancer but did not address his diagnosis directly. In a statement in 2023, Simpson mentioned he had “caught cancer” and underwent chemotherapy without specifying the type.

Despite his football career achievements, Simpson became infamous for his trial in the 1990s for the double-murder of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman. Though acquitted in the criminal trial, the case remains one of the most sensationalized trials in American history.

As news of Simpson’s passing reverberates, reactions pour in, marking the end of a tumultuous and controversial life.