REVEALED: OJ Simpson's official cause of death trends now By Germania Rodriguez Poleo For Dailymail.Com Published: 19:01 BST, 26 April 2024 | Updated: 19:08 BST, 26 April 2024 9 Viewcomments OJ Simpson's official cause of death has been revealed. The 76-year-old died earlier this month of prostate cancer, according to his longtime attorney Malcolm Lavergne. Simpson had revealed he was receiving treatment for cancer before his death, but did not say which kind. The notorious double murder suspect, who was later found civilly liable for the deaths of his ex-wife Nicole Brown and her friend Ron Goldman, passed away surrounded by his family at his home in Las Vegas on Wednesday night. Simpson became one of the most infamous figures in America after he was charged with the 1994 murders. The disgraced Football star had revealed he was receiving treatment for cancer before his death, but did not say which kind The disgraced football star's death was announced on his X account on April 11. His family said: 'On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer. '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. - The Simpson Family.' Simpson announced he was diagnosed with the disease just two months ago, suggesting the cancer was late stage. Healthcare providers warn the disease can be difficult to spot, as it often causes no symptoms at first or could be mistaken for normal signs of aging. It's unclear exactly how long OJ battled the cancer, though his death just two months after announcing the condition suggests that it had already spread by the time he sought treatment. Share or comment on this article: REVEALED: OJ Simpson's official cause of death All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility