O. J. Brigance: key obituary facts
Is O. J. Brigance dead? Yes. O. J. Brigance died on August 17, 2026, at age 56.
Cause of death: O. J. Brigance's cause of death was reported as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
What was O. J. Brigance known for?
He was a player of American and Canadian football.
More about O. J. Brigance
Born: 29 September 1969.
Place of birth: Houston.
Gender: male.
Occupation: American football player, Canadian football player.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Rice University, Willowridge High School.
Awards: NCAA Inspiration Award.
Also known as: Orenthial James Brigance.
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J. Brigance, an American football player who competed in the Canadian Football League and the National Football League, died on August 17, 2026, at age 56 from complications of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Born Orenthial James Brigance in Houston, he played college football at Rice University, where he was a three-year starter and earned a degree in managerial studies in 1992. He began his professional career with the BC Lions in 1991 and later played for the Baltimore Stallions, helping them win the Grey Cup in 1995. Brigance also played in the NFL for the Baltimore Ravens, Miami Dolphins and St. Louis Rams, and was the recipient of the NCAA Inspiration Award.