OJ Simpson was planning to signal memorabilia days earlier than his most cancers loss of life.

The acquitted double-murder suspect, who died aged 76 on April 10 from prostate most cancers, autographed sports activities merchandise whereas behind bars to fund his $50,000-a-day ‘Dream Group’ squad of 9 attorneys in his 11-month ‘Trial of the Century’ in 1994 and 1995 the place he stood accused of butchering his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson, 35, and her 25-year-old waiter good friend Ron Goldman.

His previous good friend and long-time sports activities merch vendor Bruce Fromong has now revealed Simpson was compelled to tug out of a pre-scheduled signing occasion for the PSA-JSA memorabilia firm proprietor as a result of his most cancers struggle.

Bruce informed Web page Six Simpson informed him about how he thought he would really feel higher sufficient to honour the duty: “Nah … simply give me slightly little bit of time. “Let me get to feeling higher.”

Bruce added: “That meant he was actually not feeling properly.

“We thought he was getting higher, and he was not.”

Bruce additionally mentioned Simpson’s look was deceiving as he “seemed advantageous” when he noticed him on the Aliante Golf Membership a number of months earlier than his loss of life.

In February, the dad-of-five additionally appeared in good spirits throughout an outing in Las Vegas, the place he reportedly ditched his cane to stroll round Sin Metropolis.

Bruce mentioned he reached out to Simpson a day earlier than his loss of life with a textual content that mentioned: “Hey previous buddy, hope you get to feeling higher, and we’ll discuss quickly.”

He didn’t hear again, and Simpson’s household then introduced his loss of life from prostate most cancers.

They mentioned in a press release: “On April tenth, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with most cancers.

“He was surrounded by his kids and grandchildren. Throughout this time of transition, his household asks that you just please respect their needs for privateness and style.”

Bruce additionally informed Individuals he’ll “completely” miss his Simpson, including: “It’s the tip of a protracted friendship. I’ll at all times be a good friend that may take into consideration him.”