Caitlyn Jenner has spoken up about O.J. Simpson's passing with a direct two-word comment.
O.J. Simpson, known as Orenthal James Simpson, gained notoriety as a former NFL player, but his legacy is largely marked by his controversial trial and subsequent acquittal in the murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown and her friend Ron Goldman in 1994.
Despite Simpson's continual claim of innocence, he was held liable for the deaths in a civil lawsuit brought by the victims' families, although he paid only a fraction of the multimillion-dollar judgment.
Following Simpson's death at the age of 76, Caitlyn Jenner, 74, shared her reaction on social media with a succinct response.
It's worth noting that Caitlyn Jenner's ex-wife, Kris Jenner, was close friends with Nicole before her tragic demise.
Auto Draft Kris Jenner's former husband, Robert Kardashian, who passed away at 59 in 2003, served as Simpson's attorney during his trial.
Despite Simpson's sensational acquittal, many of Nicole's acquaintances remained convinced of his involvement in the deaths.
When Caitlyn Jenner was questioned about her experience during O.J.'s trial, she remarked, "It was an extraordinarily difficult time. Nicole was Kris' best friend. Had been for a long time."
The former star of "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" also disclosed, "I was at Nicole's house two days before the murder."
Auto Draft Jenner also delivered a harsh critique of the former NFL player in her autobiography 'The Secrets of My Life', writing (via MailOnline): "If I looked in the mirror and loathed myself, I looked at O.J. and saw a monster of a male athlete."
"I wonder if this contributed to my feelings of awkwardness around him, that even if he embodied an archetype that people expected from me."
"There were other contributing factors in my distaste for him: he was the most narcissistic, egocentric, neediest a**hole in the world of sports I had ever seen, and I had seen a lot of them."
After the FX series American Crime Story: The People v O.J. Simpson aired, Jenner revisited the topic of O.J. in an interview with E! News. Despite choosing not to watch the series, she mentioned that it stirred up "painful memories."
Auto Draft On April 11, Simpson's family confirmed his passing due to prostate cancer, as reported by ABC News.
Prostate cancer, typically progressing slowly, ranks among the most prevalent forms of cancer. It originates in the "small walnut-shaped gland in males," according to Mayo Clinic.
A statement from Simpson's family states: "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."
Auto Draft After learning about the passing of the former NFL player, Fred Goldman, father of Ron Goldman, expresses to NBC Sports that the announcement intensifies his sorrow for his son.
Speaking to the news outlet via phone, he conveyed: "The only thing I have to say is, it's just further reminder of Ron being gone all these years."
"It's no great loss to the world. It's a further reminder of Ron's being gone."
Now, Jenner has shared her feelings regarding the news, sharing a concise two-word response on X, previously known as Twitter.
"Good riddance," the former Olympian writes.
