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First Take

Hour 2: O.J. Simpson Dies at 76

First Take

ESPN Radio

Sports

4.05.7K Ratings

🗓️ 11 April 2024

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Summary

The crew of Damien Woody, Kimberley A. Martin, Harry Douglas and Joe Fortenbaugh react to the breaking news of of O.J. Simpson' passing. Stephen A. Smith and ESPN reporter Jeremy Schapp also call in to reflect on Simpson's life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcript

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Welcome back to first take.

0:31.4

We have breaking news, O.J Simpson, the former football great who was accused

0:34.7

and ultimately acquitted of the brutal 1994 slangs of his ex-wife and her friend, has died according to his family.

0:40.8

He was 76 years old. A quote quote says on April 10th our father

0:45.0

Orinthal James Simpson succumbed to his battle with cancer he was surrounded by his

0:49.4

children and grandchildren during this time of transition his family

0:52.3

asked that you please respect their wishes for privacy and

0:55.8

grace.

0:56.8

That is a statement from his family.

0:58.3

All right, we got Joe Fortinball, Harry Douglas, and Kimberly Martin

1:01.2

here to talk a little bit more about this and I got you

1:02.9

guys his reaction in the last in the last segment but I do want to go around the horn again

1:07.4

and just kind of ask you guys as you hear this news what is your reaction Joe?

1:11.4

For starters a man with an extremely complicated legacy.

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