Long before the Kardashians rose to notoriety on reality television, the family name was first mentioned when Simpson, the former NFL great, was on trial.
When OJ Simpson attempted to kill himself in Kim Kardashian’s bedroom?
Former NFL player O.J. Simpson died at the age of 76 following a battle with cancer, according to his family’s social media posts. As the world mourns a star’s passing, here’s when O.J. vowed to commit himself in adolescent Kim’s bedroom.
O.J.’s death was confirmed today in a statement posted on his social media accounts that read: “On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, died to his battle with cancer. His kids and grandkids were all around him. During this time of transition, his family requests that you respect their privacy and grace.”
In the 1990s, Simpson was close to Kim Kardashian’s late father, Robert Kardashian. During Simpson’s murder trial for the killings of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman, Robert advised his legal team.
A particularly frightening event, subsequently depicted in “The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story,” had Simpson threatening to commit suicide in 13-year-old Kim’s bedroom.At the time, Kim was living with her father. Before the iconic Bronco car pursuit, Robert spotted Simpson in Kim’s room, recording a “suicide tape” and holding images of Nicole and their two children, Justin and Sydney.
Robert recalled the incident, saying, “O.J. said, ‘I’m going to kill myself in this room.’ I said, ‘You can’t. This is my daughter’s bedroom. I cannot have her exposed to that.” Robert stressed the importance of the room to his daughter, claiming he couldn’t bear seeing Simpson’s body there.
Simpson’s family issued a statement following his death, expressing their request for privacy and grace at this time. Simpson had been battling prostate cancer, and earlier this year, he dispelled claims that he was in hospice care by posting on social media about hosting guests for Super Bowl in Las Vegas.
In 1994, Simpson was accused of murdering Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. After a highly publicized trial that lasted approximately one year, He was acquitted. However, a subsequent civil action found him liable for wrongful death and violence, culminating in a $33.5 million damages award against him.
Simpson was convicted of armed robbery in Las Vegas in 2007 and sentenced to 33 years in prison.In 2017, he was freed from prison after receiving parole.
The news of Simpson’s death has renewed debate over his turbulent life and legal struggles, with many focusing on his complicated relationship with Robert Kardashian and the unanswered questions surrounding the murder trial.
