How old was o.j. simpson when he died
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O.J. Simpson
1947-2024
Who Was O.J. Simpson?
O.J. Simpson was a former NFL football player and convicted armed robber and kidnapper known for being acquitted of the murders of ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman. Prior to his high-profile legal entanglements, Simpson was a college football superstar at USC and won the Heisman Trophy in 1968. He later enjoyed a record-setting career in the NFL and tremendous popularity among his fans. Amid a moderately successful post-playing career as an actor and broadcaster, Simpson was charged with the June 1994 murders of his ex-wife and Goldman. He was acquitted in a widely publicized criminal trial, though he was found liable for their deaths in civil court. In 2008, Simpson was found guilty of kidnapping and armed robbery after accosting two sports memorabilia dealers in a Las Vegas hotel room. He served nearly nine years in prison before being released on parole in October 2017. Simpson died of complications from cancer on April 10, 2024, at age 76.
Quick Facts
FULL NAME: Orenthal James Simpson
BORN: July 9, 1
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A timeline of OJ Simpson's life and sensational trial
The tumultuous life of O.J. Simpson -- from football Hall of Famer to movie star to double murder suspect -- has captivated the country for decades.
June 12, 2024, marks 30 years since the brutal murders of Simpson's ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, 35, and waiter Ron Goldman, 25. The two were brutally stabbed to death outside Brown Simpson's Los Angeles home on the night of June 12, 1994.
Three decades later, the infamous crime remains unsolved.
From the televised criminal trial that captivated the nation to the kidnapping and armed robbery charges that sent him to prison, here is a look back at key moments in Simpson's life.
A USC football star
In the 1960s, Simpson became a college football star as a running back for the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. In 1968, he won college football's top award, the Heisman Trophy.
NFL success
In 1969, Simpson was the first pick in the NFL draft, and he made a name for himself playing for the Buffalo Bills.
In 1973, he became the first i
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Bio
Joe Simpson is a figurative painter currently living and working in London. His paintings have been shown both nationally and internationally, including prestigious venues such as The National Portrait Gallery, The Royal Albert Hall, Manchester City Art Gallery and The House of Commons. Joe works primarily in oil paint to create realistic images that utilise the conventions of cinematography to present 'staged', fictitious scenes where time has been stopped and extended. He works on projects that create series of connected paintings with integrated themes and ideas.
Joe has completed several large scale commissions for prestigious clients, including a series of paintings for P&O, Standard Chartered and the Professional Football Association. His work is owned by notable collectors and celebrities. His debut exhibition 'Almost There' received funding from the Arts Council England and corporate sponsorship from Audio Technica.
Exhibition History
(*solo shows marked by asterisk)
2020
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