Kato Kaelin Offers Condolences to OJ Simpson's Children, Sends Heartfelt Messages to Goldmans, Browns

Down was Kaelin a struggling actor living in OJ Simpson's guesthouse the night Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman were murdered. He later became a key figure in the Simpson murder trial, making headlines for his surfer-style appearance and conflicting testimony about Simpson's behavior shortly before the murders.

Now 65, Kaelin said in a video statement Thursday that he was asked to comment on the news that Simpson died Wednesday of cancer at age 76.

“Most of all, I would like to express my condolences to the children, Sydney and Justin, Jason and Arnel. They lost their father and that is never easy,” Kaelin said in the message posted on X, formerly Twitter.

“I want to express my love and sympathy to the Goldmans, Fred and Kim,” he continued, referring to Goldman's father and sister. “I hope you find closure.”

She then turned to Nicole's three surviving sisters, Denise, Tanya and Dominique: “And finally, to the family of the beautiful Nicole Brown Simpson, may we always cherish her memories,” she said. “Nicole was a beacon of light that burned bright and may we never forget her.”

When he was placed on the witness stand in the Simpson murder trial, Kaelin told jurors that the athlete seemed alternately “upset” and “indifferent and relaxed” after seeing Nicole earlier that day on June 12, 1994. It was later that day in June 1994 that Nicole and Ron were brutally stabbed to death in a bloody scene outside Nicole's Brentwood, California, home. Simpson was acquitted in the criminal trial, but was later found responsible for the deaths in a civil suit.

After thrusting himself into the international spotlight with his colorful and sometimes conflicting testimony in what became known as “The Trial of the Century,” Kalin made his reputation known in appearances at The weakest link, Celebrity Boot Camp and Gimme My Reality Show! He is now the co-host of the podcast A degree of scandalous.

It was Simpson's children who announced his death, saying their father died on Wednesday after a private battle with cancer. “He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. During this time of transition, his family asks that you respect their wishes for privacy and grace,” they said in a statement.

Just before the Super Bowl last February, Simpson posted a video on social media saying his health was good, adding, “I mean, obviously, I'm dealing with some issues, but I think I'm over it.”