Nicole Brown Simpson’s three sisters, Denise, Dominique, and Tanya, have finally broken their silence regarding the recent passing of O.J. Simpson, who succumbed to cancer at the age of 76 on April 10. Speaking exclusively to People Magazine for their latest issue, Dominique expressed the complexity of emotions she felt following the death of the former footballer and actor, labeling it as “very complicated.” Tanya echoed this sentiment, stating, “This is a person who’s been in our life for a very long time, who wreaked havoc on our family. It’s like the end of a chapter.”
For those unfamiliar with the history, on June 12, 1994, Nicole, aged 35, and her friend Ron Goldman, 25, were tragically found brutally stabbed to death in their Los Angeles condominium. Although O.J. Simpson was acquitted of the double murder in October 1995, he was later found liable for the deaths in a 1997 lawsuit brought by the Brown and Goldman families.
Nicole, an 18-year-old aspiring model and photographer, first met O.J. in 1977 and later married him in 1985 while working at a Los Angeles restaurant.
Reflecting on their experiences, Denise, Dominique, and Tanya shared poignant memories and insights into Nicole’s tumultuous relationship with O.J. Dominique recalled initially viewing O.J. as just Nicole’s boyfriend, but her perception shifted during a visit to watch one of his games when he seemed like an amazing guy. However, the good times quickly soured, with O.J. displaying volatile behavior, as recounted by Dominique.
The sisters also revealed the distressing moments Nicole endured during her pregnancy with O.J.’s child, hoping that motherhood would bring positive changes to their relationship. Instead, O.J.’s behavior only deteriorated, with Denise recalling him derogatorily calling Nicole a “fat pig.”
In an upcoming Lifetime documentary titled “The Life and Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson,” the Brown sisters delve deeper into the darkest chapters of their lives. They recount harrowing incidents of abuse, including an altercation in Hawaii where O.J. lashed out at Nicole. Despite the severity of the abuse, Denise initially believed the incidents to be isolated.
Tanya, the youngest sister, admits to only fully comprehending the extent of O.J.’s violence during his trial for Nicole’s murder. Shocked by the evidence presented, including a photograph of Nicole’s bruised face taken by Denise in 1989, Tanya questioned how someone could inflict such harm on a loved one.
Denise vividly recalls the devastating moment she learned of her sister’s death, immediately suspecting O.J. as the culprit. The Brown family continues to cherish memories of Nicole’s brief period of joy and independence following her separation from Simpson.
“The Life and Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson” is set to air over two nights on June 1 and 2 on Lifetime, offering a compelling insight into Nicole’s life and tragic demise.
