OJ Simpson Dies at Age 76 After Long Battle with Cancer

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• Former NFL star OJ Simpson has passed away at age 76 after battling prostate cancer, his family announced.

• Simpson, famously acquitted in the murder trial of his ex-wife Nicole Brown in 1995, had served a 33-year sentence for armed robbery before his release in 2017.

File image of OJ Simpson

The passing of former NFL star OJ Simpson due to cancer has stunned fans worldwide. Simpson, acquitted in the murder trial of his ex-wife Nicole Brown in 1995, ultimately succumbed to prostate cancer at the age of 76. 

Having served a 33-year sentence for armed robbery, he was released in 2017. His family confirmed his death, stating he was surrounded by his children and grandchildren during his final moments, urging privacy and grace during this period of mourning.

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Previously, OJ Simpson's family had endured another tragic loss with the death of his daughter, Aaren Simpson. Born on September 24, 1977, Aaren's life was cut short tragically when she drowned in the family swimming pool at just two years old. 

Despite efforts to revive her, she succumbed to respiratory failure a few days later on August 26, 1979. 

The heartbreaking loss of Aaren remains a poignant chapter in the Simpson family's history, a reminder of the fragility of life and the enduring pain of loss.

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