OJ Simpson was cremated without a public memorial service, and his lawyer Malcolm LaVergne confirmed the cremation took place at Palm Mortuary in downtown Las Vegas. LaVergne stated that Simpson’s ashes would be given to his children to do with as they please.
Simpson’s family declined requests from scientists to study his brain for CTE, as he died from prostate cancer on April 10. LaVergne mentioned visiting Simpson just before Easter and described him as awake, alert, and catching up on the news, but his condition deteriorated rapidly to the point where he could only ask for water. The family announced Simpson’s death on April 11 and requested privacy.
Simpson’s surviving adult children, from his two marriages, are the sole beneficiaries of his estate, and LaVergne is working on assessing its value. He emphasized that he wants to ensure the family of Ron Goldman receives nothing from Simpson’s estate, as Simpson was found liable for the deaths of Goldman and Nicole Brown Simpson in a civil case, resulting in a $33.5 million judgment.
Despite the fact that Simpson did not pay most of the judgment, LaVergne hopes the Goldmans do not receive anything from Simpson’s estate. He estimates Simpson’s debts to be around $200 million, but his assets will not cover that amount. LaVergne plans to meet with the representatives of the Goldman and Brown families to discuss Simpson’s estate but highlights that they may need to seek their own resources to pursue any additional assets.
In conclusion, OJ Simpson’s cremation occurred without a public memorial service, and his ashes will be given to his children. The family rejected requests to study his brain for CTE and announced his death due to prostate cancer. Simpson’s estate will be inherited by his adult children, and his lawyer is working to determine its value, aiming to ensure the Goldmans do not receive any portion of it. Despite outstanding debts, the estate is unlikely to cover them fully, and further discussions with the families will follow to resolve any potential disputes.
