OJ Simpson death updates — Former NFL star and Nicole Brown Simpson’s ex-husband ‘went to hell,’ claims Jimmy Kimmel
LATE night TV host Jimmy Kimmel went right to roasting OJ Simpson in a series of jokes following the former NFL star's death.
“It was a tough day," the night show host said during his monologue. "God, I miss OJ so much—already! I really do.
“As most of you probably know, the big story was that OJ Simpson went to Hell today."
Simpson, 76, became infamous in 1994 after he was charged with killing his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ronald Goldman.
His eight-month, nationally televised trial was one of the highest-profile criminal cases in modern American history.
Before their deaths, the former running back spent 11 seasons in the NFL, playing for only the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers.
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Health crisis leading to death
WPLG, an ABC station, reported on February 9, 2024, that OJ Simpson was receiving chemotherapy after receiving a prostate cancer diagnosis.
Although OJ denied being in poor condition, he did not refute the cancer diagnosis.
What to know about OJ Simpsons career at USC
OJ Simpson suited up for the USC Trojans during his last two years of college playing from 1967 to 1968.
Throughout his career in Southern California, Simpson rushed for 3,423 yards on 674 attempts.
He rushed for 36 touchdowns and had 36 catches for 320 receiving yards.
Simpson has died of cancer at the age of 76, his family revealed this morning.
OJ became a ‘free man’ in 2021, continued
The decision was made after a jury found him guilty in October 2008 of leading five men — two of whom were armed — in a September 2007 altercation with two sports collectibles dealers at a casino hotel in Las Vegas.
Simpson said at the time that he was merely trying to get back sentimental belongings and stuff that had been taken from him after he was found not guilty in the 1994 killings of Nicole Brown Simpson, his ex-wife, and Goldman in Los Angeles.
Although his release date was set for February 2022, he was let go due to his exemplary behavior.
OJ became a 'free man' in 2021
In an attempt to recover sports memorabilia he believed was taken from his home in 1995, Simpson attacked two men in a Las Vegas hotel room in September 2007.
Exactly 13 years after being declared not guilty in his murder trial, on October 3, 2008, Simpson was found guilty and given a 33-year jail sentence, with a nine-year minimum.
On October 1, 2017, O.J. Simpson was released from prison and was granted parole until December 14, 2021.
After receiving the credits and being released from parole, Simpson was deemed a "free man" in that same year.
“Mr. Simpson is a completely free man now,” said Malcolm LaVergne, Simpson’s lawyer in Las Vegas.
OJ became a 'free man' in 2021
On October 1, 2017, O.J. Simpson was released from prison and was granted parole until December 14, 2021.
After receiving the credits and being released from parole, Simpson was deemed a "free man" in December 2021.
“Mr. Simpson is a completely free man now,” said Malcolm LaVergne, Simpson’s lawyer in Las Vegas.
Watch OJ Simpson in haunting last video weeks before death
OJ Simpson claimed to be 'in good health' in eerie last video weeks before death at 76OJ Simpson played over a decade in the NFL
OJ Simpson played RB in the NFL for the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers.
He played in 135 games and accumulated 11236 rushing yards on 2404 attempts.
Simpson scored 61 touchdowns and went by the nickname Juice.
OJ Simpson played over a decade in the NFL
OJ Simpson played running back in the NFL for the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers.
He played in 135 games and accumulated 11236 rushing yards on 2404 attempts.
Simpson scored 61 touchdowns and went by the nickname Juice.
About OJ Simpson
Orenthal James Simpson was born in San Francisco in 1947 and grew up with an aptitude for football.
After playing at the University of Southern California, Simpson was selected in the 1969 NFL Draft and spent 11 seasons in the league, mostly with the Buffalo Bills.
The record-breaking running back became a dominant force in the NFL very quickly, winning league MVP in 1973.
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Simpson family statement
Simpson's family shared the news of his death from his X account.
OJ Simpson has died
OJ Simpson has died, according to the Simpson family.
He reportedly died of cancer at 76 years old.