Although many will remember OJ Simpson for starring in one of the most media-covered trials in history for the murder of his ex-wife, that wasn’t the only thing he stood out for. The celebrity who passed away on April 11, 2024, after losing his battle with prostate cancer, was an NFL star, but also an actor and television host.
“On April 10, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, lost his life after succumbing to his battle with cancer,” his family wrote 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.
-The Simpson Family
— O.J. Simpson (@TheRealOJ32) April 11, 2024
Today, the world remembers him for that controversial moment in his life and his outstanding career as an athlete, so here are some movie projects he participated in.
Movies Featuring OJ Simpson
- Naked Gun 33+1⁄3: The Final Insult
- The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear
- The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
- Firepower
- Capricorn One
- The Cassandra Crossing
- The Towering Inferno
Who Was OJ Simpson?
Orenthal James “OJ” Simpson is a former American football player, actor, and television personality, born on July 9, 1947. He is best known for his distinguished career as a running back in the NFL, where he played primarily for the Buffalo Bills and the San Francisco 49ers. However, his fame transcended the sports realm due to his controversial trial for the murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman in 1994.
Ron Goldman and Nicole Brown welcoming OJ Simpson when he tries to get into heaven pic.twitter.com/KRqFQ6QtzS
— Bill Drexler (@OGCameraguyBill) April 11, 2024
The trial was widely followed and polarized public opinion. Although acquitted in the criminal trial, he was found liable in a civil trial for the murders. This case is one of the most famous in the judicial history of the United States.
This story was written in Spanish by Nayeli Párraga in Cultura Colectiva.