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Throughout his remaining days, O.J. Simpson was surrounded by his household. The entire late ex-football participant’s youngsters — together with the 2 he shared with ex-wife Nicole Brown — visited their father earlier than he died earlier this week, based on a brand new report.
TMZ reported that guests needed to signal NDAs upon seeing the 76-year-old at dwelling and couldn’t carry of their telephones. Those that came visiting included household, pals and medical professionals. The outlet additionally reported that a physician checked O.J. days earlier than he died and knowledgeable everybody round him that he was dying. 4 of his 5 youngsters in complete surrounded him, based on the outlet: Sydney and Justin, whom he shared with Nicole, and Jason and Arnelle, whom he shared with ex Marguerite Whitley. O.J.’s final baby with Marguerite, Aaren, died when she was simply 1 years previous in 1979 after an unintentional drowning.
Along with his interior circle, the outlet reported that “dozens of pals” went to say their goodbyes to O.J.
On Thursday, April 11, O.J.’s grownup youngsters introduced their late father’s demise by way of X (previously often called Twitter).
“On April tenth, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with most cancers,” they wrote within the assertion. “He was surrounded by his youngsters and grandchildren. Throughout this time of transition, his household asks that you simply please respect their needs for privateness and style.”
O.J. had been battling prostate most cancers. Earlier this 12 months, he reportedly insisted that his well being was “good” by way of a social media put up.
“Thanks to all of the individuals who reached out to me. My well being is nice,” O.J. stated in a video. “Clearly, I’m coping with some points, however I feel I’m nearly over it, and I’ll be again on that golf course hopefully in a few weeks.”
In February, rumors surfaced claiming that he was in hospice care, however the former athlete shut down the experiences by sharing a separate social media video.
“Hospice? You speaking about hospice?” he requested. “No, I’m not in any hospice. I don’t know who put that on the market. However whoever put that on the market — I assume it’s just like the Donald say(s): can’t belief the media! … In any occasion, I’m internet hosting a ton of pals for the Tremendous Bowl right here in Las Vegas. All is properly. So. hey, guys. Take care, have a superb Tremendous Bowl weekend.”