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Does O.J. Simpson Have Brain Cancer?

Does O.J. Simpson have brain cancer? That is the latest speculation surrounding the football star-turned-inmate, who has reportedly asked for clemency from President Obama. according to the National Enquirer. Simpson...

Natalie Abrams
Natalie Abrams

Does O.J. Simpson have brain cancer? That is the latest speculation surrounding the football star-turned-inmate, who has reportedly asked for clemency from President Obama. according to the National Enquirer.

Simpson, who is currently serving a 33-year jail sentence for kidnapping and robbery, claims that he may have a brain tumor, which is he getting tested for cancer.

The 66-year-old also claims to be suffering from an extreme case of diabetes.

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Simpson, who was acquitted of murdering ex-wife Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman in 1995, allegedly wrote a letter to the President pleading for his release. "Mr. President, I know my life is coming to an end. Please, don't let me die in prison," he supposedly wrote.

According to The Washington Times, Simpson has been in poor health for several years and suffers from blurred vision, stuttering and failing hearing.

Simpson is not eligible for parole for another three years.