O.J. Simpson’s last days were spent quietly at his country club home leased southwest of the Las Vegas Strip, where he shared a beer and watched TV with his longtime lawyer Malcom LaVergne. Simpson, known for being an avid golf fan, spent his final days battling prostate cancer and ultimately passed away on April 10 at the age of 76. His family shared the news on social media, requesting privacy during this difficult time.
Simpson’s surviving adult children, Arnelle and Jason Simpson from his first marriage, as well as Sydney and Justin from his marriage with Nicole Brown Simpson, are grieving the loss of their father. LaVergne emphasized that they have had to share both the good and bad sides of their father with the world, given his fame and controversial past. The family is asking for privacy and grace as they navigate this difficult time.
LaVergne, who is handling Simpson’s estate, shared details of his final interactions with the former football star. Simpson expressed his wishes to be cremated and the attorney stated that the family will honor those wishes. Although there are no immediate plans for a public memorial, there have been discussions about a potential celebration of life ceremony in the future. Simpson’s will named his four children as the beneficiaries of his estate.
Simpson, famously acquitted of criminal charges in the 1994 murder trial of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman, faced financial liabilities following a civil court ruling in 1997 that found him liable for the deaths. The families of Goldman and Brown were awarded a $33.5 million judgment, which remained largely unpaid. Attorney David Cook, representing the Goldman family, estimated the amount owed to be more than $114 million, while LaVergne suggested it could be over $200 million.
Despite the unresolved financial issues, LaVergne maintained that Simpson’s assets would not meet the amount owed to the Goldman and Brown families. He expressed willingness to share the details of Simpson’s estate with the families, but also indicated that they would need to pursue any additional assets on their own. As the legal and financial matters surrounding Simpson’s estate continue to unfold, the focus remains on honoring his wishes and supporting his grieving family during this challenging time.
