Former NFL running back and convicted murderer O.J. Simpson died Wednesday at age 76 after a battle with cancer. And social media users are thinking too.
The family said in a statement that Simpson was “surrounded by his children and grandchildren.” His family requests that their wishes for privacy and grace be respected during this time of transition. ”
Simpson’s prostate cancer diagnosis was revealed as recently as February. According to reports, the NFL star learned of his cancer shortly before it became public.
Simpson, known as “The Juice,” parlayed his incredible and still record-breaking career in the NFL into an acting career, appearing in film and television.
However, he gained notoriety in 1994 when he was accused of murdering his wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman. He was ultimately acquitted of the murder charge, but lost several civil lawsuits over the murder.
However, although he escaped from prison on the murder charge, he was convicted of armed robbery in 2007 for stealing a set of sports memorabilia from a Las Vegas dealer, served several years for that crime, and was released on parole in 2017.
Because of this controversial history, social media focused its attention on the news of Simpson’s death at the age of 76.
NFL Network host Kyle Brandt didn’t mince words.
Thoughts on O.J. Simpson’s achievements… pic.twitter.com/Fk3L9FLAKf
— Kyle Brandt (@KyleBrandt) April 11, 2024
O.J. Simpson has passed away.
Winner of today’s Twitter interaction. 👏Lloyd. pic.twitter.com/PkDFqcnCJv— Schrödinger Borderline Normal (@JeremyCordite) April 11, 2024
POV: O.J. Simpson trying to enter heaven pic.twitter.com/qvaxTbuuQB
— Not Jake 🏻 (@CincyHub) April 11, 2024
O.J. Simpson dies at age 76 due to karma
— Ben Bass & Beyond (@BenBassBeyond) April 11, 2024
“Former football player and actor O.J. Simpson passed away this week. Some say this is a sad time, but I’m glad he did what he loved to do in his job: be with the person who died. I’m glad I was able to do it.” pic.twitter.com/lqK7XNs9yw
— Aelfred the Great (@aelfred_D) April 11, 2024
Norm Macdonald’s O.J. Simpson jokes: pic.twitter.com/glpVe1h3s7
— Liam McCollum (@MLiamMcCollum) April 11, 2024
O.J. Simpson faces his first day in hell pic.twitter.com/MwneyO479F
— Public Enemies Podcast (@TheEnemiesPE3) April 11, 2024
Nicole Brown sends O.J. Simpson straight to hell
Ron Goldman
ʘ‿ʘ◉‿◉ pic.twitter.com/x3385bQchD— Ὀ (@TheUltronAi) April 11, 2024
O.J. Simpson is a football icon turned double murderer who murdered his ex-wife and the mother of his child, Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman.
He escaped it because human justice is imperfect.
But God’s justice is perfect. pic.twitter.com/LkKzP2WprT
— Monica Crowley (@MonicaCrowley) April 11, 2024
When someone says O.J. Simpson, this clip is the only thing that comes to mind. Every time you hear your name, this clip will automatically play in your brain.really crazy pic.twitter.com/4qVHnQlwCf
— Shauna (@wednesdaysadums) April 11, 2024
I don’t want to talk about the death of the murderer today. Let’s remember the lives he took.
Ron Goldman and Nicole Simpson – May they rest in peace that O.J. Simpson never had. pic.twitter.com/4LNkl8ukP9— AltSpaceForce Ὠ🇺🇸 (@AltSpaceForce1) April 11, 2024
The murder charges against Simpson also led to a lot of comedic content on Saturday Night Live.
This is over 10 minutes of Norm Macdonald abusing O.J. Simpson. pic.twitter.com/bEEhNozhp2
— Fifty Shades of Whey (@davenewworld_2) April 11, 2024
Never forget Tim Meadows as OJ Simpson writing “You did it” in the NFL telestrator (one of SNL’s best openings). This was right after the verdict. pic.twitter.com/nFbbANsox4
— Trung Fan (@TrungTPhan) April 11, 2024
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