Simpson was a father to five children before his death on April Simpson was a father of five before his death at the age of Aaren died a month before her 2nd birthday after drowning in the family swimming pool. Simpson's family was thrust into the spotlight after the murder of Nicole and her friend Ron Goldman in June Simpson was detained days later and an month trial commenced that was dubbed "The Trial of the Century" by many legal experts.
On Oct. On April 10, , Simpson died at 76 years old from metastatic prostate cancer. His family announced the news on his X formerly known as Twitter account in a statement. 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," they wrote. Today, the children Simpson shared with Nicole, Sydney and Justin, prefer to remain out of the spotlight, according to what aunt Dominique Brown. Less than a year later, a new docuseries, American Manhunt: O. Simpson , premiered on Netflix. Released on Jan. Arnelle testified at his trial where he was accused of murdering his second wife, Nicole.
She claimed that her father was "emotional," "distraught" and "out of control" when he learned of her death, per CNN. Arnelle remained a vocal supporter of her father, speaking out again during his parole hearing following his jail sentence for a armed robbery at a Las Vegas hotel.
After the infamous police chase where the authorities were tailing a white Ford Bronco containing Simpson and his friend and former teammate Al Cowlings, Jason met his father at his Brentwood home and tried to speak to him.
