It was widely reported that legendary running back and infamous murder suspect O.J. Simpson was battling cancer at the time of his death, but it is now confirmed that the cancer was what ultimately killed him.
This week, TMZ reported that the official cause of death for O.J. Simpson was prostate cancer.
“Malcolm LaVergne, Simpson’s longtime attorney and the executor of his estate, tells us he has received the death certificate for the disgraced former football superstar and actor, confirming our report that O.J. succumbed to cancer,” TMZ reported this week.
As TMZ points out, Simpson seemed to be keeping his specific diagnosis and the severity of the disease hidden from the public.
“O.J. first revealed he was battling cancer — although he didn’t specify the form — in May 2023, but suggested he’d beaten the disease,” TMZ reported.
The official cause of death led to a lot of reactions on social media.
Never seen karma on a certificate before
— Desert (MEGA MAGA) Deplorable (@nayrb_s) April 26, 2024
It certainly wasn't the guilt of murdering Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman, that killed him.
— Jesse Burkhart (@JesseBurkhart7) April 26, 2024
Well What Else Would It Be After Reporting He Was In Hospice Care For Prostate Cancer?! You Think He Got STABBED?… https://t.co/jNatBVxRXK
— 𝕰𝖒𝕲 (@Emilio2763) April 26, 2024
If the cause of death wasn’t @normmacdonald I’m not interested. https://t.co/U3GZxTj3Df
— faitaccompli (@fateaccomply) April 26, 2024
Official cause: karma
— Skeptical Tamara (@SkepticalTamara) April 26, 2024
guilty conscience
— Tony Androlino (@TonyAndro5) April 26, 2024
Well justice was finally served
— Michael (@MovieFanMan75) April 26, 2024
Simpson obviously has a pretty complicated legacy. While he was undeniably one of the best running backs in NFL history, he also was suspected of killing his wife and her friend, leading to one of the most famous murder trials in history. Though he was ultimately acquitted, most people still believe he was guilty.
[TMZ]
