Former NFL star O.J. Simpson has passed away at the age of 76 after battling cancer, as announced by his family on social media on Thursday.
O.J. Simpson had a close relationship with Kim Kardashian's late father, Robert Kardashian, particularly during the early 1990s. Robert, who later passed away in 2003, was an advisor to Simpson's legal team during his infamous murder trial.
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During the time of O.J. Simpson's murder trial, an astonishing incident occurred involving Kim Kardashian, who was around 13 years old at the time. While staying with her father, Robert Kardashian, O.J. was discovered in Kim's bedroom. He was recording a "suicide tape" while holding photographs of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and their children.
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Upon discovering O.J. in Kim's bedroom, Robert intervened, preventing O.J. from carrying out his suicidal intentions. He reminded O.J. of the significance of the room, stating that it was his daughter's bedroom and that he couldn't have her exposed to such a sight.
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O.J. Simpson's death was announced on social media by his family, who requested privacy and grace during this time of transition.
