OJ Simpson, the former NFL star and actor, passed away at the age of 76 after battling cancer.

He died surrounded by his family at his home in Las Vegas.

The news was confirmed by his family in a social media post.

Simpson had reportedly been fighting prostate cancer, which he had previously announced he had beaten.

Despite being acquitted of the murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown and her friend Ron Goldman in a highly publicised trial in 1995, Simpson’s reputation was permanently tarnished.

After a successful football career with the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers, he transitioned to acting before the tragic events unfolded.

Simpson’s legacy remains controversial, and his death marks the end of a tumultuous life.