O.J. Simpson’s last conversation with his lawyer, Malcom LaVergne, took place just before Easter at a country club home Simpson was leasing in Las Vegas. The former football star was diagnosed with prostate cancer and was described by LaVergne as awake, alert, and chilling. Simpson passed away on April 10 at the age of 76. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren at the time of his death. However, LaVergne revealed that only one family member was present when he died.
Simpson’s surviving adult children, Arnelle and Jason, as well as the children he had with ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson, Sydney and Justin, shared a family post asking for privacy during this time of transition. LaVergne emphasized that these children lost their father, who was a polarizing figure surrounded by controversy. He shared details of his final meetings with Simpson and stated that the family post didn’t accurately reflect the situation at the time of Simpson’s passing.
Simpson’s wishes stated that he wanted to be cremated, and a decision on a public memorial has yet to be made by his family. LaVergne filed Simpson’s last will and testament in Nevada state court, naming his four children as the beneficiaries of his estate. The estate’s value has not been disclosed, as details are still being tallied. Simpson did not own a home, and accounts are being calculated. The attorney stated that Simpson’s children will act upon their father’s wishes regarding his estate.
Simpson was famously acquitted of criminal charges in 1996, but found liable in a civil court case in 1997 for the deaths of his ex-wife and her friend. In Las Vegas, he served time for armed robbery in 2008. Following his release in 2017, Simpson lived a golf-and-country club lifestyle, often sharing social media posts about sports and golf. His last post was on February 11, predicting a win for the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl LVIII, which did not come true. LaVergne confirmed that Simpson passed away without fully paying the civil judgment awarded to the families of the victims, with the amount owed estimated to be over $200 million.
The conversation also addressed a possible deathbed confession by Simpson and the effects of chronic brain trauma on his body, though LaVergne dismissed these questions as attempts to sensationalize the situation. The attorney mentioned that a celebration of life event may be considered, but discussions are still tentative. Simpson’s estate will be handled according to his wishes outlined in his will and the family trust that is yet to be filed. The attorney is guiding the family through this process and emphasized the need for privacy and grace during this difficult time.
