Jimmy Kimmel claims OJ Simpson is in hell after the disgraced NFL star's death (2024)

LATE night TV host Jimmy Kimmel went right to roasting OJ Simpson in a series of jokes following the former NFL star's death.

“It was a tough day," the night show host said during his monologue. "God, I miss OJ so much—already! I really do.

“As most of you probably know, the big story was that OJ Simpson went to Hell today."

Simpson, 76,became infamous in 1994 after he was charged with killing his ex-wife,Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ronald Goldman.

His eight-month, nationally televised trial was one of the highest-profile criminal cases in modern American history.

Before their deaths, the former running back spent 11 seasons in the NFL, playing for only the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers.

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  • 15th Apr 2024, 15:00By Carsen Holaday

    Did OJ Simpson write If I Did It: Confessions of the Killer?

    If I Did It: Confessions of the Killer follows the supposedly hypothetical description ofNicole Brown Simpson'sandRon Goldman's murders.

    Screenwriter Pablo Fenjves wrote the book which he said was based on extensive discussions with OJ Simpson.

    However, Simpson's former manager, Norman Pardo, claimed thatSimpsonwas not involved in writing the book.

    The Goldmans published a new edition of the book in 2007, which included essays written by members of the Goldman family, a member of the Goldman family legal team, and O.J.’s ghostwriter.

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    MURDER MYSTERY Inside if OJ Simpson wrote If I Did It: Confessions of the Killer

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  • 15th Apr 2024, 14:30By Carsen Holaday

    Arnelle Simpson pictured

    Arnelle Simpson is the eldest daughter of OJ Simpson and his first wife, Marguerite Whitley.

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  • 15th Apr 2024, 14:01By Carsen Holaday

    What Arnelle has said about her dad

    Arnelle Simpson was the first to take the stand during OJ's trial in 1994 when he was accused ofmurdering his second wife, Nicole Brown— describing him as "emotional," "distraught" and "out of control" when he learned of her death.

    She also spoke out during OJ's parole hearing in 2017 after he was jailed for an armed robbery at aLas Vegashotel in 2007, pleading for him to be released so her family could "move forward".

    Arnelle described him as her "best friend" before saying: "As a family, we recognize he's not the perfect man, but as a man and a father he has done his best to behave in a way that speaks to his overall nature and character.”

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  • 15th Apr 2024, 13:33By Carsen Holaday

    What Arnelle Simpson does for a living

    It has been almost impossible for any of OJ's children to live a normal life, as Arnelle revealed in the 2014 interview with Georgia Newsday, saying she worked “for a rapper called Hash for a while and then produced some fashion shows.”

    She explained that she was in the process of looking for a new job, location and life.

    Speaking about the family's financial situation at the time, she continued: “The home is gone! All the money went to attorneys anyway. There was no point to keep it. It went for for closure. It's gone."

    There have been no more recent reports about her career and what she's been up to since.

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  • 15th Apr 2024, 13:01By Carsen Holaday

    What to know about OJ Simpson's daughter Arnelle

    Arnelle Simpson, the daughter of OJ Simpson and his first wife Marguerite Whitely, was born on December 4, 1968.

    She had two siblings — Jason, born on April 21, 1970, and Aaren, born in September 1977.

    In a tragic turn of events, Aaren died on August 27, 1979 at only 23 months old. She diedat the UCLA Medical Center eight days after she was pulled out of the family's swimming pool unconscious.

    Arnelle recalled what life was like before her father's arrest for 'the crime of the century', telling Georgia Newsday in 2014: "Back then we were the first black family in that neighborhood in Brentwood.”

    She remained close to her father and even managed his financesuntil his death in April 2024.

    Arnelle also appeared in several documentary series, including the 2014 series OJ: Trial of the Century, and reportedly encouraged her father to write his infamous book,If I Did It: Confessions of the Killer(2007).

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  • 'Guilty without question'

    Though the former USC teammate found it difficult to reconcile the humble OJ Simpson of old with the arrogant OJ accused of murder that he was seeing on his screen, Bob Jensen said there was no doubt in his mind that Simpson was guilty.

    "He was guilty without question," said Jensen.

    "And you could see he had changed. He was aggressive [...] to the judge, and he wasn't humble, and he wasn't taking responsibility.

    "I never knew that side of him at USC but I knew he had changed, and something had changed in him during his time in Hollywood.

    "He went over the edge and killed those people. He went off the chart and was just a completely different guy.

    "It's such a shame."

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  • 15th Apr 2024, 12:02By Luke Kenton

    OJ's former teammate was 'shocked' by police chase

    Bob Jensen said he wasslack-jawed and dumbstruck as he watched police chase Simpson in the iconic broadcast.

    "I was playing in a tennis tournament, and when I was done, my wife called me from the hotel and said, 'Quick, quick. Get up here! You're not going to believe this!'

    "And here's Al Cowlings driving the Bronco with police cars and helicopters following them. It was unbelievable.

    "Not only did I know these guys, they were my patients, and I showered with these guys back in the day.

    "It was so difficult to believe – and then the trial came."

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  • 15th Apr 2024, 11:31By Luke Kenton

    OJ Simpson’s USC teammate speaks out, part three

    Bob Jensen said somewhere in the late 80s, just as OJ Simpson'sacting careerwas taking off after landing a role in The Naked Gun, he believes something within his old teammate changed –with Simpson getting sucked into the Hollywood bubble and the hot air being blown his way by sycophants dangerously inflating his ego.

    "After this Hollywood thing, his personality just changed," said Jensen.

    "Some way, somehow, something changed in him and he snapped.

    "I don't know, maybe got into himself, being this Heisman Trophy winner-actor and then suddenly thought he was above the law?

    "I don't understand how someone can go from that to this. I'm just shocked.

    "I'm still shocked to this day; I can still remember being in a hotel room and seeing his Ford Bronco being chased by police on the news."

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  • 15th Apr 2024, 11:02By Luke Kenton

    OJ Simpson’s USC teammate speaks out, part two

    Bob Jensen said the then 19-year-old was no egomaniac or hot head. Instead, he was a humble, intelligent, and charismatic teammate with a killer desire to win.

    "He was very humble, very, very sharp and you could just tell there was something different about him," said Jensen, 76.

    "You can see why he made it into the movies and all things like that because he had a handle on everything. He was such a nice guy and you could tell he was destined for something big."

    The two teammates, who shared a close bond, took separate paths at the end of college withSimpsonbeing drafted to theBuffalo Billsin 1969 as the first pick.

    Jensen almost followed Simpson into the league with an offer from theDallas Cowboysbut opted to enroll in dental school instead and later became Simpson's dentist after opening a practice in South Orange County.

    Simpson remained his friendly, personable self despite his flourishingNFLcareer, according to Jensen.

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  • 15th Apr 2024, 10:33By Luke Kenton

    OJ Simpson's USC teammate speaks out, part one

    Bob Jensen was a linebacker for the USC Trojans from 1967-69 and spent two of those years playing alongside thelate OJ Simpsonduring the team's legendary run under coach John McKay.

    During Simpson's two seasons with the Trojans, they went 19-2-1 and made two Rose Bowl appearances, with Simpson carrying the ball a staggering 674 times in just 22 games for 3,423 yards and 36 touchdowns.

    Simpson won the Heisman Trophy in 1968 and solidified himself as one of the most dominant running backs in college football history.

    Jensen told The U.S. Sun thatSimpson's star powerwas evident from the moment he transferred to USC in 1967.

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  • 15th Apr 2024, 10:01By Carsen Holaday

    Justin Ryan Simpson pictured

    Justin is OJ Simpson's youngest kid.

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  • 15th Apr 2024, 09:33By Karim Camara

    Justin Ryan Simpson works in real estate

    After graduating, Justin Ryan Simpson began pursuing a career inreal estate.

    He joined the Muffley and Associates real estate company in 2013 and worked as a sales professional until 2015.

    Justin then joined another real estate company in Florida and worked there for three years till 2018.

    He later founded his own company, Bolder Property Management, which has been in operation since 2018.

    Justin currently lives in Florida and owns numerous properties.

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  • 15th Apr 2024, 09:01By Karim Camara

    Justin Ryan Simpson has one daughter

    In February 2022, Justin Ryan Simpson announced that he was expecting a child with his partner Alycia Browne.

    He posted a photo of himself and Browne with a picture of the baby'sultrasound.

    Justin wrote in the caption: "So, we did a thing. We are extremely excited, scared, nervous and in love.

    "In only a few short months we will be welcoming little Lana and can’t wait for you to meet her.

    "Every bit helps, especially tips and pointers from all you parents out there."

    Browne confirmed their baby's arrival in October 2023 by sharing anInstagrampic of a mini chair which had Lana Nicole written on it - the middle name a likely tribute to Justin's late mother.

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  • 15th Apr 2024, 08:30By Karim Camara

    What OJ Simpson said about his son

    OJ Simpson spoke about his son Justin in anNBCinterview in 2004.

    He said: "I’ve often said he’s the finest kid I’ve ever known."

    When asked about whether he spoke to his children about Nicole's death, OJ replied "never".

    He added: "When Justin's got other things on his mind, he has a tendency to turn it inward.

    "And he'll go to his room and do what he has to do."

    Despite his father's kind words the pair's relationship was a mystery and the two were hardly seen together in public.

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  • 15th Apr 2024, 08:01By Karim Camara

    What to know about OJ Simpson's son Justin

    Justin Ryan Simpson, 35, was born on August 6, 1988, and isOJ's youngest child.

    He was just five years old when his motherNicole wasmurderedoutside of theirhouseas he slept.

    Justin was thrust into the limelight as a young boy after his dad was accused of allegedly murdering his ex-wife.

    During the trial, Justin was raised by his grandparents along with his sister as they tried their best to keep them away from themediafrenzy surrounding the family.

    Justin would later attendhigh schoolinFloridabefore graduating from Florida StateUniversitywith a Bachelor's degree in 2010.

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    SIMPSON'S SON Life and career of OJ's youngest son Justin Ryan Simpson

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  • 15th Apr 2024, 07:33By Carsen Holaday

    Watch Tawny Kitaen reveal book plans before her death

    Tawny Kitaen reveals she was writing a tell-all memoir in final interview just weeks before tragic actress' sudden death at 59

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  • 15th Apr 2024, 06:59By Charlotte Everett

    Tawny Kitaen died at 59

    Tawny Kitaen passed away suddenlyat the age of 59 on May 7, 2021.

    She died at her Newport Beach home and her daughters Wynter and Raine confirmed her death in a statement.

    It said: "We are heartbroken and saddened to announce the death of our mom.

    "We just want to say thank you for all of you, her fans and her friends, for always showing her such support and love.

    "You gave her life everyday. We miss her and love her and we know her legacy will live forever."

    It was later confirmed that hercause of death was dilated cardiomyopathywhich is a common type of heart disease.

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  • 15th Apr 2024, 06:30By Charlotte Everett

    OJ Simpson and Tawny Kitaen stayed in contact

    OJ Simpson and Tawny Kitaen reportedly stayed in contact after their affair.

    Tawny is said to have still contactedOJ after he was acquittedof the murders of Nicole and her friendRon Goldmanin 1995.

    Knowledge of their sexual relationship became public during his subsequent civil trial in 1997.

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  • 15th Apr 2024, 06:01By Charlotte Everett

    What happened between OJ Simpson and Tawny Kitaen?

    Tawny Kitaen is an American actress, who was born on August 5, 1961.

    She began an affair withOJ Simpsonduring his marriage toNicole Brown Simpson.

    It was also revealed that a lot of the affair occurred while Nicole was pregnant.

    It was alleged that one of the reasons for their fling was that Nicole gained weight during her pregnancy.

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  • 15th Apr 2024, 05:30By Carsen Holaday

    OJ Simpson pictured with ex-wife Marguerite Whitley

    OJ Simpson and Marguerite Whitley were married from 1967 to 1979.

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  • 15th Apr 2024, 05:02By Carsen Holaday

    'He's just not like that'

    During that same interview, Marguerite Whitley also stated that she believed her ex-husband to be innocent ofmurdering Nicole SimpsonandRon Goldman.

    "He's just not like that," she said.

    Whitley did notably attendOJ's trial, sitting next to their surviving children.

    Aside from the 20/20 interview, she never publicly spoke about OJ or their relationship, and all but disappeared from the public eyefollowing the trial.

    Whitley currently resides in California and has a home in Fresno.

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  • 15th Apr 2024, 04:29By Carsen Holaday

    Marguerite Whitley was 'willing to testify' for OJ

    Marguerite Whitley couldn't escape the shadow of her first husband, at least during interviews with the media.

    Whitley shot down rumors of abuse or aggression – on OJ's part – during a January 1995 interview on20/20, as reported by Vogue.

    Whitley toldBarbara Waltersthat she would be "willing to testify" that OJ had never hit her during their relationship.

    “If he did, he would have got a frying pan upside his head,” she said.

    "There was just no way that I would allow that to happen to me," she added.

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  • 15th Apr 2024, 04:00By Carsen Holaday

    Where is Marguerite Whitley today?

    Like OJ Simpson mentioned, Marguerite Whitley preferred a life out of the spotlight.

    After the duo divorced, Whitley ended up marrying a transit supervisor named Rudolph Lewis.

    The couple tied the knot in 1986, though their marriage was relatively short-lived, and they divorced in 1991.

    On April 3, 1992, Whitley married a furniture sales representative named Anthony Thomas.

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  • 15th Apr 2024, 03:31By Carsen Holaday

    Marguerite Whitley and OJ Simpson had three kids

    Marguerite Whitley and OJ Simpson were married for 12 years and welcomedthree childrenduring their relationship.

    The couple were parents to:

    • Arnelle L. Simpson, born on December 4, 1968
    • Jason Lamar Simpson, born on April 21, 1970
    • Aaren Lashone Simpson, born in September 1977

    In a tragic turn of events, the couple's youngest child, daughter Aaren, died on Monday, August 27, 1979, at just 23 months old.

    Shepassed awayat the UCLA Medical Center eight days after she was initially pulled out of the family's swimming pool, unconscious.

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  • 15th Apr 2024, 03:02By Carsen Holaday

    OJ Simpson revealed marriage's 'biggest problem'

    While Marguerite Whitley has cited numerous reasons for ending their marriage, OJ Simpson also went on record during a 1979 interview with People magazine.

    “The price of fame was our biggest problem,” O.J. said, as reported byVogue.

    “My wife is a private person, yet we can't walk down the street without causing a commotion," he added, referring to Whitley.

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