by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton
April 24, 2024
Malcolm LaVergne, Simpson’s long-time lawyer, acknowledged that just one individual, whom he described as “an in depth member of the family” was with the NFL Corridor of Famer when he died.
When O.J. Simpson’s household introduced that he died from most cancers on his X account on April 10, they acknowledged that “He was surrounded by his youngsters and grandchildren,” but, in line with his lawyer, that was not the case and just one individual was with the previous soccer participant when he handed.
Malcolm LaVergne, Simpson’s long-time lawyer, acknowledged that just one individual, whom he described as “an in depth member of the family,” was with the NFL Corridor of Famer when he died. He didn’t disclose who that was however disputed what Simpson’s household stated. He stated the youngsters, Arnelle Simpson, 55, Jason Simpson, 53, Sydney Simpson, 38, and Justin Simpson, 35, shared their father with the world their “whole lives.”
“You need to keep in mind that they’ve shared O.J. with the world their whole lives,” LaVergne stated. “At first, they shared good O.J., however nonetheless, he was well-known. After which, in 1994 on, they type of needed to share unhealthy boy O.J. with the world. However on the finish of the day, these youngsters simply misplaced a father. And so they have the added burden that he is likely one of the most well-known individuals on the planet, and who’s polarizing and who’s surrounded by controversy.”
Simpson was cremated on April 17, in line with Reuters. The ceremony was a personal gathering attended by family and friends on the Palm Downtown Mortuary & Cemetery in downtown Las Vegas.
LaVerne already confirmed that Simpson’s mind won’t be studied for continual traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). He did state that there have been inquiries about whether or not that will happen. “That’s a tough no,” he stated on the time. “His whole physique, together with his mind, might be cremated.”
In accordance with the Nationwide Well being Service, CTE is a degenerative mind illness usually brought on by repeated blows to the top and might result in behavioral points. It may solely be found after the individual has died. In previous years, CTE has been linked to a number of former soccer gamers.
Simpson was an NFL participant inducted into the Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame in 1985. He additionally commented on the favored sports activities present “It Is What It Is,” hosted by rappers Cam’ron and Ma$e.
