O.J. Simpson, the former football star and actor, passed away at the age of 76 in Las Vegas. Despite being acquitted of the murder of his ex-wife and her friend in 1995, a civil suit found him liable and ordered him to pay $33.5 million in damages. He struggled with legal issues and controversies, including a 2008 conviction for armed robbery and kidnapping. Simpson's life, marked by success and turmoil, was the subject of intense public interest and media scrutiny. His legacy includes a storied football career, acting roles, and high-profile endorsements.