Former NFL player and actor OJ Simpson appeared happy during one of his last outings before his death at the age of 76. Simpson passed away on Wednesday after battling cancer. His family released a statement asking for privacy and grace during this time of transition.
On February 19, Simpson was seen at a restaurant in Las Vegas, without his cane, smiling as he held up a mini fan to his face. He was dressed in a black button-down shirt and black pants, seemingly enjoying the evening out. This was a stark contrast to his last photographed appearance on January 22, where he appeared frail, using a cane while taking a stroll outside. At that time, he wore a gray cap, puffy jacket, and sweatpants.
In February, it was reported that Simpson had been diagnosed with prostate cancer and was undergoing chemotherapy in Las Vegas. He denied rumors of being in hospice care and expressed excitement about hosting friends for the Super Bowl. Simpson’s last social media post was on February 11, where he shared a video of himself wearing a San Francisco 49ers jersey, expressing support for the team in the 2024 Super Bowl.
OJ Simpson’s life was marked by both athletic success and controversy. He won the Heisman Trophy in 1968 and played in the NFL for ten years. However, he became infamous for the murder trial of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown, and her friend, Ron Goldman, in 1994. Simpson was arrested for the killings and later acquitted in 1995. In 2008, he was sentenced to 33 years in prison for armed robbery and was released on parole after serving nine years.
