Marguerite Whitley: The First Wife of O.J. Simpson
Early Life and Marriage
Marguerite Whitley was born in West Virginia and grew up in California. She met O.J. Simpson in the early 1960s, and they married in 1967. At the time, Simpson was a rising star in the National Football League (NFL).
Relationship with O.J. Simpson
Marguerite and O.J. had two children together, Arnelle and Jason. However, their marriage was reportedly turbulent and ended in divorce in 1979.
Nicole Brown Simpson
While he was still married to Marguerite, O.J. Simpson met Nicole Brown, who would later become his second wife. Nicole and Marguerite were both involved in the interior design industry and crossed paths on several occasions.
Divorce and Aftermath
After divorcing Marguerite, O.J. Simpson married Nicole Brown in 1985. Their marriage was also marred by domestic violence and ended tragically with Nicole's murder in 1994.
Legacy
Marguerite Whitley has largely remained out of the spotlight since her divorce from O.J. Simpson. However, she played a significant role in his life and the events that unfolded in the years to come.
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