How long was OJ Simpson in jail for? What to know about his life

O.J. Simpson, an American football star who was acquitted of double murder charges, died Wednesday.

Referred to as "the trial of the century" Simpson's 1995 case was cleared by a Los Angeles jury for allegations of stabbing his former wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman, resulting in their deaths.

Aside from Simpson's criminal background, Simpson was an actor and sports commentator.

Here are the answers to your questions about Simpson's life and death:

How did O.J. Simpson die?

Thursday, Simpson's family members announced his death due to cancer in Las Vegas.

Simpson announced in February he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He posted videos to his Twitter following the announcement that he would continue to golf and didn't plan on entering hospice care.

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

Where did O.J. Simpson live?

Simpson was born in San Francisco in 1947. He later went on to live in Las Vegas, where he died.

Who are O.J. Simpson's children?

Simpson had five children. Two of his children were with the late Brown. Three of his children were with his first wife Marguerite Whitley. His children are now 35, 38, 53, and 55 years old. Simpson's youngest daughter with Whitley, Aaren Simpson, drowned and died shortly before she turned 2 years old, according to Today.

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What football teams did O.J. Simpson play for?

Nicknamed "The Juice," Simpson was one of the best and most popular athletes of the late 1960s and 1970s. His athletic career began as a running back at the University of Southern California. He won the 1968 Heisman Trophy, awarded to the most outstanding college football player. Simpson went on to have a record-setting 11-year career in the NFL with the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1985.

Who were O.J. Simpson's lawyers during his murder trial?

Simpson was represented by high-profile defense attorneys including Robert Kardashian and Johnnie Cochran. He turned a bloody glove found at the scene of the crime into one of the most memorable moments of the trial. In the courtroom, when Simpson struggled to put his hand inside of the glove, Cochran told the jury, “If the glove doesn’t fit, you must acquit.’’