Who Are O.J. Simpson’s Children?
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O.J. Simspson poses for a portrait with his then wife Marguerite, daughter Arnelle and son Jason.
O.J. Simpson has died at the age of 76. "On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer," his family announced on social media. "He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren."
For many, the statement begged the question: Who are Simpson's children? Keep reading for a refresher on the former NFL star's kids and their mothers.
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How many children did O.J. Simpson have?
O.J. Simpson had five kids from two marriages.
Who are the mothers of O.J. Simpson's children?
Marguerite L. Whitley
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O.J.'s first wife was Marguerite L. Whitley, with whom he had three children: Arnelle, Jason and Aaren. They got married in 1967 and were together until their divorce in 1979.
Nicole Brown
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O.J.'s second wife was Nicole Brown, with whom he had two children. Nicole and O.J. had a tumultuous relationship marked by domestic violence. In 1989, police were called to their home multiple times for domestic disturbances, and Nicole had filed for divorce at one point.
On June 12, 1994, Nicole Brown and her friend Ron Goldman were murdered outside her home in Brentwood, California. O.J. Simpson was arrested and charged with their murders, leading to the highly publicized "Trial of the Century." O.J. was acquitted of the murders in 1995.
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Who are O.J. Simpson's Kids?
Arnelle Simpson (b. December 1968)
O.J.'s oldest child is his daughter Arnelle, 55, whom he had with his first wife Marguerite. Arnelle was a witness in O.J.'s high-profile murder trial in 1995. In the years after the trial, Arnelle's relationship with her father was strained as she reportedly faced personal struggles.
Jason Simpson (b. April 1970)
O.J.'s oldest son, Jason, was also a subject of speculation during O.J.'s murder investigation, with a theory that he may have been the real culprit. However, he has remained a private person and according to a June 2016 interview in the Los Angeles Times, he was last known to be working as a chef in Atlanta.
Aaren Simpson (b. September 1977 - d. August 1979)
Tragically, O.J. and Marguerite's youngest child, daughter Aaren, died at just 1 year old after drowning in the family's swimming pool in 1979.
Sydney Brooke Simpson (b. October 1985)
O.J.'s daughter with second wife Nicole, Sydney, 35, was only 9 years old when her mother was murdered. She went on to graduate from Boston University and now works in real estate in St. Petersburg, Florida, according to a 2016 Tampa Bay Times article.
Justin Ryan Simpson (b. August 1988)
O.J.'s youngest child is his son Justin, 33, whom he had with Nicole. Justin was just 5 years old when his mother was killed. Like his sister Sydney, Justin now works as a real estate agent in St. Petersburg, Florida.
"It's a great place to live, why not St. Pete?'' Justin told the Tampa Bay Times. "It's gorgeous here.''
Did O.J. Simpson have grandchildren?
In their statement announcing his death, O.J.'s family mentioned his grandchildren. However, it's unclear how many grandkids he has, as the family has kept their identities private.
