OJ Simpson Gives Super Bowl Day Update On His Cancer Diagnosis

 OJ Simpson is speaking out following his cancer diagnosis, addressing his current state of health.

As The Blast previously reported, the 76-year-old was diagnosed with prostate cancer and is currently undergoing chemotherapy in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Now, he has taken to social media to let his followers know how he is doing.

OJ Simpson previously confirmed he is not in hospice -- despite the claims from many friends and family members -- and he plans to have “a ton of friends” over for the Super Bowl.

Now, just hours ahead of kick-off, the former NFL player said he is in Vegas and ready to cheer on the San Francisco 49ers. After discussing the weather and the big game, he took a moment to "thank everyone who reached out" following his cancer diagnosis.

He said that his "health is good," adding, "But I think I'm just about over it."

"I'll be back on that golf course, hopefully, in a couple of weeks."

OJ was diagnosed with prostate cancer, which is one of the most common types of cancer. Many grow slowly and are confined to the prostate gland, where they may not cause serious harm, according to the Mayo Clinic. However, other types are aggressive and can spread quickly.

The former NFL star claims the cancer is not terminal, and says he is not in hospice care.

The former Buffalo Bills player then went on to predict the Super Bowl outcome, saying the 49ers would win 24-20. "That's not hope, I'm basing that on the quality of the players that are on the football field."

OJ is not only known for his time in the NFL, where he played for 11 seasons, but he is obviously known for being accused of a double homicide which includes his wife Nicole Brown Simpson.

In June 1994, OJ’s ex-wife and her friend, Ron Goldman, were found stabbed to death outside her condo in Los Angeles. Police immediately looked to the former Buffalo Bills player as the prime suspect.

After failing to turn himself into the Los Angeles Police Department, he, instead, hid in the back of the infamous white Ford Bronco driven by his friend and former teammate A.C. Cowlings -- leading to one of the most notorious car chases of all time.

To refresh your memory, O.J. called 911 from a cell phone while inside the white Ford Bronco, which is how police were able to track the vehicle. Police surrounded the vehicle at a slow speed for 90 minutes as OJ claimed to have a gun to his head.

Ultimately, the chase ended when they all reached OJ's home in Brentwood, CA where was taken to the Los Angeles County Jail and placed on suicide watch.

Approximately 95 million people nationwide tuned into the car chase.

He stood trial, which lasted nine months. In the end, OJ was acquitted.

OJ’s legal troubles did not end there, as in 2007, he was arrested and charged with armed robbery and kidnapping.