Vengeful families of victims in fight for $100m after OJ's death

THE families of OJ Simpson's alleged victims are set to pursue his estate for more than $100million after the death of the former American superstar.

- Tristan Kirk

Simpson, who launched a successful film career after retiring from football, died in Las Vegas yesterday aged 76 from prostate cancer.

In 1994, Simpson went from national hero to a figure mired in controversy and notoriety in the wake of the murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman.

Accused of the killings, Simpson was ultimately acquitted by a jury after a 1995 case dubbed the "trial of the century".

However, two years later he was found liable for the deaths in a civil case and ordered to pay $33.5million to the grieving families.

They have received just $132,000 in compensation from Simpson over the years, and have endured years of frustration while attempting to track down more of his millions.

They estimate the debt has now spiralled with interest to more than $100million.