The executor of O.J. Simpson’s estate, Malcolm LaVergne, who also served as Simpson’s longtime attorney, has declared that the previous NFL star will be cremated, with no parts of his human body, which includes his brain, remaining donated for scientific exploration. This determination comes amidst discussions about researching Simpson’s mind for indicators of long-term traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative mind ailment joined to recurring head trauma generally observed in former soccer players. Despite solutions from researchers interested in analyzing his mind, LaVergne firmly mentioned, “That is a tricky no. His total body, which include his mind, will be cremated.”
Family and Authorized Matters
In addition to managing the arrangements for Simpson’s cremation, LaVergne is organizing a non-public celebration of existence, restricted to shut mates and spouse and children. Simpson, who experienced young children with his 1st and next wives, continues to be a figure of substantial general public fascination even in loss of life. LaVergne also dealt with ongoing tensions with the Goldman family members, who received a $33.5 million wrongful death judgment towards Simpson in 1997. He expressed a wish to cut down confrontations and deal with estate issues more diplomatically, stating, “Now that I understand my position as the executor and the individual consultant, it is time to tone down the rhetoric and actually get down to what my role is as a private agent.”