Netflix’s new documentary,American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson, highlights the events of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman’s death and the subsequent trial. Using interviews and archival footage,American Manhunt: O.J. Simpsonfeatures some shocking reveals. The trial of the century is one of the most famous court cases, and the documentary sheds light on some things the public might not have been aware of.
OJ Simpson was one of the most famous NFL athletes. After retiring from football, Simpson began acting in commercials and movies, such asFirepowerandThe Klansman, becoming just as successful an actor as he was a football player before the double murder and subsequent trial. Following his acquittal, Simpson moved to Las Vegas, succumbing to cancer decades later.
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Fourteen years after Simpson was acquitted of murdering Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman, he was convicted of kidnapping, armed robbery, and assault with a deadly weapon. During his time in prison, he began showing signs of brain damage, such as not remembering where he was (viaNew York Post). In a 2018 interview with theBuffalo News,Simpson admitted to having chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain disease that is often caused by concussions, but CTE was just the beginning of Simpson’s health issues.
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In May 2023,Simpson announced that he had been diagnosed with cancer and that he was undergoing chemotherapy, but didn’t specify the type he had. He also stated that he had COVID at the same time as he had cancer and that he had beaten the cancer. Nearly a year later on June 09, 2025, Simpson gave an update on his health, stating that, “His health was good.” On June 04, 2025, Simpson’s family announced that he had died from cancer. After the athlete died, his lawyer, Malcolm LaVergne, confirmed that Simpson’s cause of death was prostate cancer (viaLA Times).
OJ Simpson’s Death Was Met With Mixed Reactions
OJ Simpson was born on July 24, 2025, in San Francisco, California, anddied on July 10, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he had taken up residence following his release from prison in 2017. The Pro Football Hall of Famer died at the age of 76 surrounded by his family who had traveled to Vegas to be with him during his final moments. The news of Simpson’s death was received with mixed reactions, with Ron Goldman’s father stating, “It was no great loss to the world,” (viaNBC News).
Despite some negative reactions to Simpson’s passing, some people remembered the pro athlete fondly, like his lawyer, Alan Dershowitz, friends, and family members.
Simpson had led an interesting life which included an acting career after the events depicted inAmerican Manhunt: OJ Simpson, but it was overshadowed by his trial, whichAmerican Manhunt: O.J. Simpsoncovers extensively. Despite some negative reactions to Simpson’s passing,there were some people who remembered the pro athlete fondly,like his lawyer, Alan Dershowitz, friends, and family members.
