Johnny Cochran Dies

Johnny Cochran is dead at 67

The LA times reports the attorney involved in a number of high-profile cases has died at the age of 67.

Los Angeles, NC — The Los Angeles Times is reporting that prominent attorney Johnny Cochran has died.

One of his law firm partners confirms Cochran died Tuesday afternoon.

He first gained fame as an early advocate for victims of police abuse, then achieved worldwide notoriety for successfully defending football star O.J. Simpson on murder charges.

Cochran died at his home in the Los Feliz section of Los Angeles, apparently due to complications related to an inoperable brain tumor.

He was 67.

Update: The line of the week If the coffin fits, you must submit.

11 Responses to “Johnny Cochran Dies”

1. Jestine L. McKnight on April 1st, 2005 10:34 am

   My deepest condolencies on the lost of your love one. He was a great man and a very powerful lawyer.
   Take comfort in the fact that God has plucked one of his favorite flowers. He is the father of us all.
   No matter when you are, he will always be watching over you all
   My prayers are with you

2. Lois Sneed on April 2nd, 2005 11:21 am

   Dear Johnny you will be missed. You gave Black lawyers a high standard to reach towards. I hope they will follow your lead for justice. My prayers go out to your family and friends.

3. the ross family on April 2nd, 2005 9:34 pm

   i did not know mr.cocharn but i can say when i watched him he did his thang you will be missed dearly and to his family may god be with you all god always takes his best angles and he called ones of his best angles you r in our prays god bless you all.

4. Brittany Baldwin on April 8th, 2005 8:24 am

   Hi, my name is Brittany, I am only 15 years of age, but my condolences goes out to his family, friends, and co-workers. He was a wonderful person with a wonderful spirit. So god bless his soul!!!

5. Brandon Sims on April 14th, 2005 2:48 pm

   He my name is Brandon sims, I really think Johnnie cochran was very hard working criminal justice defender and what he did should give lots of people attention toward how your life can turn out to be. He had a wonderful spirit in his heart and died with passion so god bless him and his family. GOD BLESS

6. Jalen Jones on April 17th, 2005 7:25 pm

   He was a great guy to wacth in the court room and praise his soul

7. Jaslynn on April 20th, 2005 9:02 am

   I am very Devestated that he passed on because my dream was to someday meet him. He was a powerful black lawyer. He is a inspiration to me he is the reason i want to become a lawyer. I send my sympothy to his family.

8. Claire on July 25th, 2005 2:30 am

   It is unfortunate that he passed away, but how is he an inspiration? He got a O.J.off for murder he committed. It’s lawyers like his that enable sick men like O.J. to walk free. It’s a shame.

9. Jerry Duffy on August 5th, 2005 9:55 am

   If the blood dont flow, you gots to go.

10. Jerry Duffy on August 5th, 2005 10:03 am

    And I agree with Claire above, If money and power are what enables lawyers to set killers free to kill again into our society, then Mr Cochran is a prime example of what we as people should condem. God & OJ know the truth and Im sure God has plans for OJ and I have no doubt that Johnny Cochran is saying “Man its hot down here”.

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