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In a twist of fate, former NFL star and onetime actor O. J. Simpson finds himself fighting for his life in a hospital bed after undergoing heart surgery at the age of 76. Decades after losing the Terminator franchise to bodybuilding?veteran?Arnold Schwarzenegger, Simpson’s life has been marked by controversy and legal troubles. Now, as he faces this critical health battle, the world reflects on the rollercoaster life of a man who was once celebrated as a sports icon but later found himself entangled in one of the most notorious criminal trials in American history.

Now, at the age of 76, Simpson’s health has taken a serious turn. After undergoing recent heart surgery in Las Vegas, he finds himself fighting for his life in a hospital. At a critical moment, doctors performed an emergency surgery recently to insert a stent in his heart, fearing the worst. This device is specifically designed to prevent blockages in the arteries. Its placement played a crucial role in Simpson’s survival during this critical medical operation.

Simpson’s current health battles

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While Simpson is reportedly in stable condition now, initially his health took a serious turn. Filmmaker and former manager of Simpson, Norman Pardo revealed in an interview with RadarOnline.com?that,??The doctors want him to rest at home because there isn?t much they can do for him.? Pardo added:??Now he can?t even finish a round of golf?I don?t even think he golfs anymore because he can’t even finish a half a round of golf two months ago when I was talking to him.?

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As Simpson battles for his life, the world watches with a mix of curiosity, concern, and reflection. His story serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of fame and the consequences of one’s actions. Whether we will remember him as a sporting legend, an actor, or a controversial figure is a question that lingers. But for now, the focus remains on his health as he fights his toughest battle yet.

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One of the notable missed opportunities in Simpson’s career was the role of the Terminator, a character that eventually became iconic under the portrayal of Arnold Schwarzenegger. They initially considered Simpson for the part. However, he lost the role due to concerns over his image and the controversy surrounding him. Let’s take a quick look at the time when Arnold revealed this in his own words.

Arnold Schwarzenegger reveals the first choice behind Cyborg

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Schwarzenegger’s success in the Terminator franchise further elevated his status as an action star, cementing his place in Hollywood history. Simpson, on the other hand, struggled to find success in acting following the murder trial. Many studios became hesitant to associate with him. The missed opportunity with the Terminator franchise represented another setback in Simpson’s already troubled life.

During an extract from Arnold Schwarzenegger’s recent Netflix documentary ‘Arnold’, James Cameron revealed that casting both Schwarzenegger and Simpson ?sounded just so wrong.??According to Schwarzenegger, ?he [Simpson] could not be sold as a killing machine.”?

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Do you think the Terminator series could have been such an enormous success even if Simpson played the role? Let us know in the comments.?