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What was OJ Simpson’s net worth?
Following his retirement from the NFL, he repeatedly ran into legal trouble
AFTER OJ Simpson was drafted by the NFL, he became a household name.
At one point in his career, the retired Buffalo Bills player was considered one of the league's richest athletes.
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What was OJ Simpson's net worth?
According to , OJ Simpson's fortune was an estimated $3 million.
His wealth was attributed to his NFL career, brand endorsements, and past salary as a sports commentator.
At the time OJ and Nicole Brown Simpson were divorcing, it was revealed his net worth was an estimated $10.8 million.
The abovementioned amount is equivalent to $18 million in modern conversions.
In 1992, it was widely reported that half of his wealth was a result of his estate in Brentwood, California.
In 1977, OJ bought the property for $650,000; which is equivalent to nearly $3 million now.
On April 10, 2024, 76-year-old OJ died from his battle with prostate cancer after announcing his diagnosis in February.
"On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer," his family announced via Twitter.
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"He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren.
"During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace."
OJ Simpson claimed to be 'in good health' in eerie last video weeks before death at 76
What was OJ Simpson infamous for?
OJ was widely known in relation to his former wife's death in 1994.
On February 5, 1997, OJ was found financially responsible for the murder of Ronald Goldman.
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However, he was found not guilty of the murder of Ron and OJ's ex-wife Nicole.
Simpson is also connected to the Kardashian family as their late father, Robert Kardashian, was OJ's lawyer during the 1995 murder trial.
Kim Kardashian made a joke on SNL about OJ in October 2021 during her monologue.
- OJ Simpson dead at 76
- Died 'surrounded by children and grandchildren'
- Claimed to be ‘in good health’ in video weeks before death
- Looked frail in final photos
She quipped to the audience: "It’s because of [my father] that I met my first Black person.
"Want to take a stab in the dark at who it was?"
OJ Simpson's football career
OJ Simpson played for 10 years in the NFL with the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers from 1969 to 1979.
After starring in college for the University of Southern California in 1967 and 1968, he was drafted No 1 overall by the Bills in 1969.
Simpson spent nine of his 11 seasons in western New York and was named NFL MVP in 1973.
He was also a five-time Pro Bowler and led the league in rushing four times.
The former running back had two seasons with the 49ers before retiring in 1979.
Simpson scored 75 touchdowns during his career - 61 rushing and 14 receiving.
When was OJ discharged from parole?
OJ was discharged from his parole effective December 1, 2021.
"Mr. Simpson is a completely free man now," said Malcolm LaVergne, Simpson’s lawyer in Las Vegas.
On December 14 of the same year, Nevada State Police spokeswoman Kim Yoko Smith said the news comes one day after a hearing before the Nevada Board of Parole.
At the time of his discharge, OJ's attorney said that the former San Francisco 49ers player declined an immediate interview.
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He eventually moved to a gated community in Las Vegas.
Before his death, OJ often expressed his thoughts via Twitter about college, pro sports, and football.
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