11 months, 1 week ago

NFL says they WON'T be commenting on OJ Simpson's death... with running back's former teams also still silent after his passing at 76

The death of OJ Simpson has led to condolences offered by multiple people and organizations - but not the NFL or the team he was most associated with, the Buffalo Bills. After reaching out to the NFL asking if they plan on releasing a statement about Simpson, a league spokesman told DailyMail.com that they do not plan on doing so. The NFL does not plan on releasing a statement after the death of OJ Simpson on Thursday Neither the league or the Buffalo Bills have released statements about the tailback's death Above: A screenshot of Simpson's last post to Twitter, a video supporting the Niners in the Super Bowl earlier this year 'Our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time. The Heisman Trophy committee did release a statement that read, 'The Heisman Trophy Trust mourns the passing of 1968 Heisman Trophy winner OJ Simpson.

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

OJ Simpson’s official cause of death revealed

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Disgraced former NFL star …

11 months ago

OJ Simpson has been cremated, estate attorney in Las Vegas says. No public memorial is planned

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Simpson was cremated Wednesday, the lawyer handling his …

11 months ago

OJ Simpson has been cremated, estate attorney in Las Vegas says. No public memorial is planned

Associated Press

LAS VEGAS — Former football star and celebrity criminal defendant O.J. He said Simpson’s cremains will be given to Simpson’s children “to do with as they please, according to the wishes of their father.” No public memorial was planned, the attorney said. LaVergne said in a Tuesday interview that he visited Simpson just before Easter at the country club home …

11 months, 1 week ago

US tabloid mocked for making huge blunder in OJ Simpson obituary: ‘Trump walked out of...’

Hindustan Times

Former President Donald Trump's name unexpectedly appeared on Los Angeles Times' OJ Simpson obituary, suggesting that the GOP leader served the prison sentence awarded to the former NFL star. Soon after realising its mistake, the LA Times fixed the humiliating error and Trump's name was changed to that of Simpson. LA Times admits mistake, faces flak over Trump blunder Soon …

11 months, 1 week ago

USC remains silent on O.J. Simpson's death, underscoring complicated connections to football star

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Simpson's Heisman Trophy still sits in Heritage Hall …

11 months, 1 week ago

USC remains silent on O.J. Simpson’s death, underscoring complicated connections to football star

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — A copy of O.J. Simpson’s Heisman Trophy still sits in Heritage Hall on the campus of the University of Southern California, at least when it isn’t being displayed elsewhere along with the rest of the school’s large collection. Lincoln Riley was born 15 years after Simpson won his Heisman, but the current USC coach was left to …

11 months, 1 week ago

Before murder charges tarnished his legacy, O.J. Simpson was one of the NFL's greatest running backs

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Simpson was the first player to reach a rushing …

11 months, 1 week ago

Heisman Trophy's X account is slammed as it 'mourns' OJ Simpson's death... with fans criticizing 'crazy' and 'embarrassing' post in tribute to its former winner

Daily Mail

OJ Simpson was mourned by the official Heisman Trophy X account following his death from cancer, leading college football fans to slam the 'crazy' and 'embarrassing' social media post. However, that didn't stop the official Heisman account from memorializing Simpson, posting a graphic that said the following: 'The Heisman Trophy Trust mourns the passing of 1968 Heisman Trophy Winner OJ …

11 months, 1 week ago

Reaction to the death of O.J. Simpson

Associated Press

Reaction to the death of O.J. I do mourn for Nicole Brown Simpson and her family and they should be remembered.” — Attorney Gloria Allred, who once represented Nicole’s family, on ABC News. ‘His acting was a lot like his murdering: He got away with it, but no one believed him.’” — David Zucker, who directed Simpson in two “Naked …

11 months, 1 week ago

10 Things to Remember about O.J. Simpson

The Independent

11 months, 1 week ago

OJ Simpson, fallen NFL hero acquitted of murder in 'trial of the century,' passes away at 76

Hindustan Times

Simpson, the decorated football superstar and Hollywood actor who was acquitted of charges he killed his former wife and her friend but later found liable in a separate civil trial, has died. Simpson earned fame, fortune and adulation through football and show business Simpson's attorney confirmed to TMZ he died Wednesday night in Las Vegas. Simpson earned fame, fortune and …

11 months, 1 week ago

From anger to appreciation, O.J. Simpson’s death elicits wide range of reactions

LA Times

Simpson appears via video for his parole hearing July 20, 2017, in Lovelock, Nev. Simpson died this week of cancer at 76, his family said Thursday. I know this is a difficult time.” Former NFL player Torrey Smith wrote on X that while he’s “not a big OJ guy,” he feels “the amount journalists/media companies that are using OJ’s court …

11 months, 1 week ago

Silence spoke volumes about O.J. Simpson's football legacy

LA Times

USC running back O.J. Simpson was the first player to reach a rushing mark many thought could not be attained in a 14-game season when he topped 2,000 yards,” Pro Football Hall of Fame president Jim Porter said in a statement. “His on-field contributions will be preserved in the Hall’s archives in Canton, Ohio.” Therein lies the difficulty in writing …

11 months, 1 week ago

Legendary footballer O.J. Simpson, acquitted in wife's murder, dies of cancer at age 76

India TV News

The star USA footballer Orenthal James Simpson, aka O.J. Simpson, died of cancer at the age of 76 on April 10, his family confirmed through an X post on Thursday. "On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer," OJ Simpson's family said in X post. " Simpson was famously charged with the murder of …

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