O.J. Simpson, the former football star, actor, and controversial figure, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and is currently undergoing chemotherapy in Las Vegas, according to multiple sources.

A Shocking Revelation

Simpson, 76, who previously lived in South Florida, revealed his cancer battle in a video posted on X in May 2023. He said he was feeling “fine” and thanked his fans for their support. He also denied rumors that he was in hospice care, saying he was hosting “a ton of friends” for the Super Bowl on Sunday.

However, sources close to Simpson told Local 10 News that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer and started chemotherapy in Las Vegas. They said he was telling his friends and family that he was hearing rumors that he was in hospice care, but he wanted to keep his condition private.

Simpson has been spotted in Sin City in recent weeks, looking frail and appearing to limp in photos obtained by The Post in November. The ex-Bills great, also known for his acquittal in the 1995 murder case of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman, has been living in a gated community in Las Vegas, where he played golf and frequently took to social media to offer opinions about college and pro sports, especially football.

A Legendary Career and a Troubled Life

Simpson’s saga makes him, in the words of one of his Las Vegas trial lawyers, one of the most famous people on the planet.

He grew up in public housing in San Francisco, attended the University of Southern California and won the Heisman Trophy as college football’s best player in 1968. He became an NFL Hall of Famer and the first running back to gain 2,000 yards in a season with the Buffalo Bills in 1973. He acted in movies and served as a rent-a-car company pitchman and a football commentator.

In what became known as “The Trial of the Century,” he was acquitted in 1995 of the double slayings of his ex-wife and her friend. The trial was the focus of gavel-to-gavel TV coverage, with Simpson represented by a legal “Dream Team” that included the late Johnnie Cochran Jr. and F. Lee Bailey.

In a separate case more than a decade later, Simpson was convicted by a jury in Las Vegas and sentenced to prison for leading five men, including two with guns, in a 2007 confrontation with two sports collectibles dealers in a cramped room at an off-strip Las Vegas casino hotel. Simpson insisted he only wanted to retrieve personal mementoes and items stolen from him following his acquittal in the double killings.

Simpson served nine years in a Nevada prison for armed robbery. He was discharged from parole on Dec. 1, 2021, after his conviction in Las Vegas.

A Uncertain Future

Simpson’s cancer diagnosis raises questions about his health and his future. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in the U.S., affecting about one in eight men during their lifetime. It is usually slow-growing and treatable, but it can also be aggressive and spread to other parts of the body. The survival rate depends on many factors, such as the stage of the cancer, the age and overall health of the patient, and the type and effectiveness of the treatment.

Simpson has not revealed the details of his cancer or his treatment, but sources said he was undergoing chemotherapy, which is a common therapy for prostate cancer that uses drugs to kill cancer cells or stop them from growing. Chemotherapy can have side effects, such as nausea, hair loss, fatigue, and increased risk of infection.

Simpson’s fans and critics have expressed their reactions to his cancer news on social media, with some offering prayers and sympathy, and others making jokes and references to his past crimes. Simpson has not commented on his cancer since his video in May 2023, but he continues to post opinions and jokes on X, where he has over 1 million followers.

Conclusion

O.J. Simpson, one of the most famous and controversial figures in American history, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy in Las Vegas. He has denied rumors that he is in hospice care and said he is feeling fine.

He has not revealed the details of his cancer or his treatment, but sources said he is keeping his condition private. He has been living in a gated community in Las Vegas, where he played golf and frequently took to social media to offer opinions about sports. His cancer diagnosis raises questions about his health and his future, as well as his legacy and his impact on American culture.