when did attorney kardashian die

by Maia Oberbrunner 7 min read

Robert George Kardashian (February 22, 1944 – September 30, 2003) was an American lawyer and businessman. He was the lawyer for O. J. Simpson when he was accused for murder. David Schwimmer played his role in the 2016 FX miniseries American Crime Story: The People v. O. J. Simpson.

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Was Rob Kardashian OJ's lawyer?

Robert Kardashian, a businessman and lawyer who was a major figure in the O. J. Simpson case, both as a friend of Mr. Simpson and as part of his legal team, died on Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles. He was 59.

What happened with Robert Kardashian?

How did Robert Kardashian die — and where is he buried? Robert was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in July 2003; he died less than eight weeks later. The Kardashians have continued to remember and honor Robert through social media tributes on his birthday and on the anniversary of his death.

Who is the richest Kardashian?

Kim KardashianKim Kardashian – $1.8 Billion The wealthiest of them all and the only billionaire in the family is Kim. She has always been the most famous sister too.

Why didn't Rob Kardashian Go to Kim's wedding?

Back in 2014, he skipped Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's wedding, a last-minute decision he made for his mental health.

What happened with OJ Simpson and Robert Kardashian?

When Simpson failed to turn himself in at 11 a.m. on June 17, 1994, Kardashian read a letter by Simpson to the assembled media. This letter was interpreted by many as a suicide note. Simpson was charged with the murders and subsequently acquitted of all criminal charges in a controversial criminal trial.

How old was Rob Kardashian when he died?

59 years (1944–2003)Robert Kardashian / Age at death

Did Kim Kardashian pass the bar?

Kim Kardashian celebrated passing the “baby bar” with some cheddar bay biscuits. The reality star learned that she passed the First-Year Law Students' Examination in December 2021 while sitting in her car in front of a Red Lobster restaurant.

Who is Robert Kardashian?

Robert George Kardashian (February 22, 1944 – September 30, 2003) was an American attorney and businessman. He gained recognition as O. J. Simpson 's friend and defense attorney during Simpson's 1995 murder trial. He had four children with his first wife, Kris Kardashian ( née Houghton, later Jenner): Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, and Rob, who appear on their family reality television series, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, and its spinoffs.

Where did the Kardashians come from?

The Kardashians were Armenian Spiritual Christians originally from Kars Oblast, and known by the surname Kardaschoff, a Russianized form of the Armenian surname Kardashian, as the area, though now part of modern-day Turkey, was then part of the Russian Empire.

Why did Nicole Brown Simpson stay in Kardashian's house?

Following the June 12, 1994, murder of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, Simpson stayed in Kardashian's house to avoid the media.

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Overview

Illness and death

Kardashian was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in July 2003. He died two months later, on September 30, 2003, at his home in Encino, Los Angeles, at age 59, and was buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery in Inglewood, California.

Early life

Kardashian was born in Los Angeles, California, on February 22, 1944, one of three children born to Arthur Kardashian (1917–2012) and Helen Jean Arakelian Kardashian (1917–2008), both Armenian Americans. He had a sister, Barbara Kardashian Freeman, and a brother, Thomas "Tom" Kardashian. The Kardashians were Armenian Spiritual Christians originally from Kars Oblast, and known by the surname Kardaschoff, a Russianized form of the Armenian surname Kardashian, a…

O. J. Simpson case

Kardashian and Simpson first met around 1967 while both of them were at USC and became close friends. Simpson was the best man at Kardashian and Kris Houghton's wedding in 1978. Kardashian was the water boy for the USC Trojans football team which would be ranked No. 1 in the nation in the Associated Press Poll.
Following the June 12, 1994, murder of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, Simpson sta…

In popular culture

Kardashian was portrayed by David Schwimmer in the 2016 FX miniseries American Crime Story: The People v. O. J. Simpson. Schwimmer was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for his performance, but lost to Sterling K. Brown, who portrayed Christopher Darden in the same series. In 2016, ESPN Films and their 30 for 30 series produced a five-part miniseries called O.J.: Made in America, produced by Ezra Edelman, …

Personal life

Kardashian had four children with his first wife, Kris Kardashian (née Houghton, later Jenner): Kourtney, Kimberly, Khloé, and Rob.
Shortly after separating from his first wife in 1991, Kardashian became engaged to Denice Shakarian Halicki, his third cousin and the widow of movie producer H.B. Halicki. The couple never married. In 1998, Kardashian married Jan Ashley; however, the marriage ended in annulment 30 …

See also

• Kardashian family
• History of the Armenian Americans in Los Angeles

External links

• Robert Kardashian at Find a Grave