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In His Final Days, O.J. Simpson Was Reportedly ‘Terrified’ Of Dying

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A friend reflects on the final days of Simpson
A friend reflects on the final days of Simpson

NFL legend who fell from grace after the Trial of the Century, O.J. Simpson died on April 10 at the age of 76. His final days were reportedly filled with terror at the thought of a fast-approaching demise, exacerbated by a stent Simpson had put in following a dangerous medical procedure.

Starting off as an NFL star who appeared in movies and several iconic ad campaigns, Simpson became one of the most infamous figures in pop culture following a highly publicized trial in 1995. He was accused of the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend, Ronald Goldman, Simpson’s trial became one of the most sensationalized events of the ’90s and his death follows a recent cancer diagnosis.

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O.J. Simpson underwent a risky surgery and lived with a stent in his final days and months

O. J. Simpson reportedly spent his final days terrified, following having a stent put in
O. J. Simpson reportedly spent his final days terrified, following having a stent put in / ©All Works Enterprises / courtesy Everett Collection

Less than a year before his cancer diagnosis and subsequent passing, Simpson reportedly underwent emergency surgery, as reported by RadarOnline. As part of the life-saving measures, doctors put in a stent, OK! Magazine reports, in an attempt to keep his arteries clear.

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Back in July, a close friend of Simpson told RadarOnline that Simpson was “terrified” of dying. “O.J.’s got it in his head that he’s going to die from a massive heart attack,” the friend elaborated. “It’s driving him crazy and adding even more stress to his troubled life. He believes he is dying in plain sight and the end is near.”

Simpson’s medical condition in his final days

On social media, Simpson presented a positive front
On social media, Simpson presented a positive front / ©Showtime / courtesy Everett Collection

Simpson announced his cancer diagnosis back in May 2023 and, to the public, expressed confidence that he could beat it. Treatment for prostate cancer reportedly began in February of 2024. His death in April was ultimately attributed to the cancer.

Simpson had been an American hero before he became the subject of the Trial of the Century and believed by many to have killed two people
Simpson had been an American hero before he became the subject of the Trial of the Century and believed by many to have killed two people / TM and Copyright (c) 20th Century-Fox Film Corp. All Rights reserved/Courtesy of the Everett Collection

Earlier this year, Simpson had maintained a positive front on social media, voicing his gratitude for any words of support the former NFL icon received. “Hey, let me take a moment to say thank you to all the people who reached out to me,” he said in a video statement.

He went on, “My health is good. I mean I’m dealing with some issues but hey I think I’m just about over it and I’ll be back on that golf course hopefully in a couple of weeks. But it was very nice hearing from you and those good, positive words. Thank you.”

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