The cultural legacy of OJ Simpson: football player, actor and murder suspect

A Martinez
Mandalit del Barco

April 12, 2024 / 2:17 am

OJ Simpson, one of the greatest running backs of all time, has died at 76. His infamous police chase and murder trial changed the media landscape, and accelerated the obsession with celebrity culture.

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The cultural legacy of OJ Simpson: football player, actor and murder suspect

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