OJ Simpson dies of cancer aged 76

OJ Simpson, an NFL player who was later acquitted in an infamous murder trial, died at his home in Las Vegas on Wednesday, according to his family. Simpson was battling cancer. “On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer,” his family wrote on X/Twitter on Thursday. “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,” In the 1990’s, he became arguably the most infamous man in America after he was charged in the murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman, a waiter. He was ultimately acquitted. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and an