OJ Simpson has died from cancer at the age of 76, his family has confirmed.
In a statement they said: “On April 10th, 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.”
Simpson was pictured using a cane to walk in January of this year.
The former NFL player was tried and acquitted for the murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman in 1994. The trial lasted 11 months and captivated the American people.
Both the police car chase he was involved in before his arrest and his trial were broadcast on television.
The once revered athlete was later convicted of kidnapping and robbery in 2008 stemming from an incident in a Las Vegas hotel. He served almost nine years in prison.
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