Yes, O.J. Simpson Has Died After Cancer Battle
SnopesAPR 2 2024
O.J. Simpson Passes Away of Cancer at 76
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The Spin
Narrative A
Simpson's story is deeply tragic and symbolic as he passed after a civil jury found him guilty of what he was accused of doing to Brown Simpson and Goldman. Simpson's death should be a reminder of those he took from their families in the '90s and an inspiration to support all victims and survivors of violent crimes.
Narrative B
In death, as in life, Simpson should stand as a reminder of the racial tensions that continue to exist in the US — particularly between Black America and law enforcement. Many Black individuals celebrated Simpson's acquittal not because they thought he was innocent but because they felt it made up for many previous injustices. Thirty years later, there's still more work to be done.