OJ Simpson Dies at Age 76 After Long Battle With Cancer

• News of the former NFL star, OJ Simpson, came as a shock to many of his fans across the globe
• The former American footballer succumbed to cancer, and his family announced the news of his passing
• OJ Simpson was acquitted in the murder of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown, in 1995
• The ex-sportsman was sentenced to 33 years imprisonment on charges of armed robbery and was released in 2017

Former NFL star Orenthal James Simpson, popularly known as OJ Simpson, succumbed to cancer.

OJ Simpson dies in US

The former American footballer, who was acquitted in the murder of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown, in 1995, succumbed to prostate cancer. He died at age 76.

OJ was sentenced to 33 years imprisonment on charges of armed robbery and was released in 2017.

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The family announced his death in a statement:

“On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer. 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," read the statement

OJ Simpson's daughter's death

Aaren Simpson was the lastborn of O.J. Simpson and was born on 24 September 1977 in California, USA.

She drowned in the family swimming pool as she was taking a stroll around their home. Her family found her shortly after, but she was unconscious. They immediately called the medical experts, who were able to revive her after performing CPR.

She was in a coma for a few days at the hospital and was put on life support. Sadly, she passed away a few days later due to respiratory failure. Aaren's curtains fell on 26 August 1979, just a few days before her second birthday.

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Zoleka Mandela Passes Away at 43

Briefly News reported on the passing of Zoleka Mandela as she lost her battle with an aggressive cancer. A statement issued by a family spokesperson, Zwelabo Mandela, confirmed that she passed away on the evening of 25 September 2023.

Tributes poured in for the mother of four, who had a remarkably close relationship with her grandmother, the iconic Winnie Mandela. Netizens offered their condolences to the family and admired her fighting spirit.

Source: TUKO.co.ke