'Rest in peace champ': Internet floods OJ Simpson's last social media video with heartfelt condolences after ex-NFL star's death at 76

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: In a brief video posted just two months before his death, OJ Simpson assured his fans that his health was improving, promising to return to the golf course in a matter of weeks.

Little did the world know that this would be one of the final public glimpses into the life of the football star and convicted felon, whose battle with cancer ultimately came to an end on April 10th, 2024, at the age of 76, as per People.

OJ Simpson took to social media to assure fans about his health two months before his death

On February 11, Simpson had taken to X to reassure his fans about his health, saying, "Hey, let me take a moment to say thank you to all the people who reached out to me. 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."

In the weeks leading up to his final video, Simpson had strongly denied rumors of being in hospice care for prostate cancer.

"Hey, X world! Hospice? Hos-pice?! You talkin' about hospice? No, I'm not in any hospice. I don't know who put that out there," he exclaimed in a different video, adding that he was in Las Vegas preparing to host friends for the Super Bowl.

OJ Simpson recently shared that he had completed treatment for an undisclosed type of cancer

Back in May 2023, Simpson had shared on X that he had completed treatment for an undisclosed type of cancer, shedding light on his health struggles.

Following Simpson's passing, his family released a statement on X, confirming the news and requesting privacy and respect during their time of mourning.

The statement read, "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."

Internet floods OJ Simpson's last social media video with heartfelt condolences

Upon hearing the news of Simpson's passing, netizens flooded his last social media video with heartfelt condolences. One user on X mourned, "Rest in peace champ!!!!" while another expressed sorrow, "His last post :("

A user paid tribute, stating, "Rest in power, big dawg." Meanwhile, another user lamented, "Damn… rip to the goat." One more user wrote, "Rest in peace. You were loved by many legends may you go to a better place," while another fondly remembered, "Will miss your stories on Twitter. Rest in peace."

Another user bid farewell, "Rest in power, Juice," while one fan offered prayers for his family, saying, "RIP Juice. Enjoyed watching you throughout your football & movies. Pray your family is well."

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