O.J. Simpson Dead at 76 Following Battle With Prostate Cancer
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Retired NFL running back O.J. Simpson has died following his prostate cancer, his family confirmed Thursday. Simpson was 76.
The news has also been confirmed by TMZ and Fox.
“On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer,” the family said in a tweeted posted from his personal account. “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.”
Reports of Simpson’s diagnosis began circulating in February, with some even claiming Simpson was in hospice. Simpson attempted to shut down those rumors with a video posted online.
“I’m not in any hospice,” he said. “I don’t know who put that out there; but whoever put that out there, I guess it’s like [Donald Trump] says: ‘Can’t trust the media!'”
The news has also been confirmed by TMZ and Fox.
“On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer,” the family said in a tweeted posted from his personal account. “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.”
Reports of Simpson’s diagnosis began circulating in February, with some even claiming Simpson was in hospice. Simpson attempted to shut down those rumors with a video posted online.
“I’m not in any hospice,” he said. “I don’t know who put that out there; but whoever put that out there, I guess it’s like [Donald Trump] says: ‘Can’t trust the media!'”
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