Post by jdv on Apr 11, 2024 11:11:49 GMT -5
A nation mourns today as America's sweetheart, OJ Simpson, has passed this mortal coil and is now running wild in heaven as he has died at age 76 from cancer.
The beloved NFL running back turned actor captured the heart of a nation with such memorable roles as running through an airport for Hertz rent-a-car and as Nordberg, the bumbling cop with a heart of gold in the NAKED GUN movies.
At one point he was being pitched as a possible choice to play the Terminator, but James Cameron - in a decision that still baffles the mind - chose the then unknown Arnold Schwarzenegger to play the part. Somehow, the movie was a success anyway.
Renowned for his community relations work, OJ was much more then a great athlete and a natural actor.
Sadly, the Oscar always eluded "the Juice" who never got the recognition he deserved for his acting ability.
RIP
