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The former NFL star and actor, OJ Simpson passed away at the age of 76 after a long-drawn battle against prostate cancer. Following his death, Simpson’s family took to his official X account to announce the unfortunate news to the world at large. Meanwhile, as people offered their condolences to the family, Caitlyn Jenner appeared to celebrate Simpson’s death.
Right after OJ Simpson’s demise was reported in the media, former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner took to X to celebrate the grieving news. Recalling the notorious murder of Nicole Brown Simpson by the NFL player, Jenner whose ex-wife Kris Jenner was a longtime friend of Brown, called Simpson’s death “good riddance”. However, netizens didn’t waste time to remind the former Olympian of their misdeeds.
Caitlyn Jenner Appeared Celebrating OJ Simpson’s Demise
Infamous NFL playerOJ Simpsonlost his life on April 10, as he succumbed to hisbattle with prostate cancerat the age of 76. Taking to his officialXaccount, Simpson’s family announced the grieving news while wishing for privacy and grace. As the late actor began receiving heartfelt condolences, former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner appeared sparking controversies for celebrating Simpson’s demise.
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Taking toXwhile recalling OJ Simpson’s notorious murder of his wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, Caitlyn Jenner called his death “good riddance”. According to reports, the former NFL player was taken into custody after being accused of killing his second wife, Brown, by stabbing her to death alongside her friend, Ron Goldman. It appears Jenner empathized with Nicole Brown Simpson since Kris Jenner used to be a longtime friend of Brown.
Therefore, highlighting OJ Simpson’s criminal background, Caitlyn Jenner appeared justifying how his death finally brought closure to a tragic chapter in American history. However, netizens were quick to call out Jenner for virtue-signaling, when she personally was involved in a fatal car accident in 2015. Wasting no time, people started criticizing Jenner for her post.
Caitlyn Jenner’s 2015 Car Accident Comes as a Reminder
FollowingCaitlyn Jenner’s celebration of OJ Simpson’s death, the former Olympian began facing backlash from netizens. With many people pointing out her own involvement in a car crash thatkilled a woman in February 2015, netizens were quick to remind her of her own past, before calling out others. Slamming her for her insensitive tweet, people began accusing her of a similar crime of killing another person.
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According to reports fromCNN, Caitlyn Jenner, who was previously known as Bruce Jenner, before her transition, was involved in a fatal four-car accident in Los Angeles. Although Jenner was not injured, she apparently rear-ended victim Kimberly Howe’s car, pushing it into oncoming traffic. Howe unfortunately lost her life, and Jenner was later sued by Howe’s family.
I’m sure the family of that person you ran over, can’t WAIT to say the same about you!
— DrBeeBaby (@DrBeeBaby)July 31, 2025
https://twitter.com/ykkswb/status/1778457223514988656
You killed somebody too tho
— Witchdoctoralex🪬 (@witchdctralex)July 04, 2025
You’re one to talk.pic.twitter.com/W6Rdki6iJS
— DJ tha Kidd (@PG_Rated_R)August 01, 2025
Rest in peace to Kim Howe, the woman killed in a multi-car crash caused by Caitlyn Jennerhttps://t.co/cvOX2GTktMpic.twitter.com/yEfC0TBk20
— Dr. FeelingsxFree (@chudunno_me)July 04, 2025
The adult stepchildren of Kimberly Howe filed a civil lawsuit against the former Olympian, calling for unspecified damages and the cost of the suit. Although Caitlyn Jenner was not charged with any crime, the incident sparked widespread criticism and scrutiny. Therefore, recalling that very incident, netizens began accusing Jenner of hypocrisy and insensitivity, while suggesting that she should focus on her own actions rather than celebrating OJ Simpson’s death.
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