OJ Simpson died from metastatic prostate cancer.

The former actor passed away on April 10, aged 76, and Malcolm LaVergne — Simpson's long-time lawyer — has now confirmed his cause of death to People.

In May 2023, Simpson announced that he'd been diagnosed with cancer, and LaVergne admits that he thought that the controversial star had beaten the disease at one point in time.

He said: "I was pretty certain it was prostate cancer; ultimately, that was the cause.

"He thought it had beaten it. I thought this was done, but you know how cancers go. They come back, and they come back with a vengeance."

Simpson's death was announced by his family on April 11, one day after he passed away.

In a statement posted on X, they said: "On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer.

"He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren.

"During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace.

"— The Simpson Family (sic)"