NNicole Brown Simpson’s sisters said they had “very complicated” feelings when they learned of OJ Simpson’s death.
The three sisters – Denise Brown, Dominique Brown and Tanya Brown – sat with ABC news‘ Diane Sawyer, with Denise saying that when she learned of Simpson’s death, she felt “in some ways, this sense of relief.” The sisters added, however, that they feel sorry for their niece and nephew, Sydney and Justin, who are Simpson and Nicole’s children.
“It’s very complicated,” Dominique told ABC News. “But I have a relationship with the kids that means everything to me, and I was… really, really sad for them.”
Simpson died at age 76 on April 10 after losing his battle with cancer. His family announced the news on X, asking the public to respect their privacy. Simpson had previously shared her cancer diagnosis in a video posted to X in 2023.
Known as “Juice,” Simpson was an American football running back who was accused and later acquitted of the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole, and her friend, Ronald Goldman. June 12th will mark 30 years since the two were stabbed to death outside Nicole’s Los Angeles home in 1994.
Dubbed the “Trial of the Century,” the case captivated Americans from the beginning. Although Simpson was acquitted of all criminal charges, he was later found liable in two civil wrongful-death lawsuits filed by the families of the two victims. He maintained his innocence throughout his life.
Since then, the Brown sisters have tried to raise awareness about the issue of domestic violence and have campaigned to strengthen the Violence Against Women Act, which is a landmark law that aims to prevent domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking.
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Denise also said she felt like she said the wrong thing years ago when Nicole confided in her about a violent incident with Simpson.
“I asked her all the ‘whys’ you don’t ask. …’Why don’t you just get out of this relationship? Why don’t you just leave him? ”Denise told ABC News. “These are things you don’t say, and I didn’t realize it at the time.”
“I just wish I had known more,” Dominique said. “I just wonder if I could have done more to help her or listen to her.”
The Browns said the pain of losing their sister is still strong, decades later.
“The pain doesn’t go away, it doesn’t lessen, it doesn’t get easier,” said Denise. “But you do the best you can and move on. And it’s a step forward.”
The interview with ABC News comes ahead of a new Lifetime documentary, The Life and Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson, will air on June 1st and 2nd.
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