LAS VEGAS - OJ Simpson, former NFL great who was acquitted of murder, has died at the age 76.

That’s according to a social media post from his family.

“On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer,” they wrote in a post.

Simpson stood trial for the murder of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman in the 90s. Their bodies were found on June 12, 1994, in Los Angeles.

Simpson was later acquitted.

 He was sentenced to prison for his role in a robbery in Las Vegas in 2008.

According to TMZ, Simpson died in Las Vegas.

“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 post from his family said.

Simpson played in the NFL for 11 seasons.

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