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OJ. Simpson, the ex-NFL star-turned-actor who was later acquitted of murdering his wife and her friend in the so-called trial of the century, died Wednesday last week of complications from prostate cancer, according to his family. He was 76
Orenthal James Simpson was born in San Francisco to parents Eunice and Jimmy Lee Simpson. In 1965, Simpson graduates from Galileo High School in San Francisco, where he plays football, and enrolls at City College of San Francisco, where he also plays football. Along the way, he broke college and professional records, won the Heisman Trophy and was enshrined in pro football’s Hall of Fame. He appeared in dozens of movies and memorable commercials for Hertz and other clients; was a sports analyst for ABC and NBC; acquired homes, cars and a radiant family; and became an American idol — a handsome warrior with the gentle eyes and soft voice of a nice guy. And he played golf.
In 1985, Simpson married Nicole Brown, with whom he had two children. However, their relationship faced turmoil, leading to a separation in 1992. The tragic turn came on June 12, 1994, when Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman were found murdered outside her Los Angeles home. Simpson, charged with the murders, sparked a nationwide spectacle when he famously fled from police in a white Bronco, culminating in his arrest.
The ensuing trial, dubbed the "trial of the century," captivated the nation for nine months and In October 1995, to the shock of many, Simpson was acquitted of the murders after a brief deliberation by the jury.
In what was seen as the crucial blunder of the trial, the prosecution asked Mr. Simpson, who was not called to testify, to try on the gloves that was found at the crime scene. He struggled to do so. They were apparently too small. “If the glove don’t fit, you must acquit,” OJ’s Lawyer Mr. Cochran told the jury later.
Despite his legal victory, Simpson's legacy remained clouded by controversy.
