From Yahoo News: "Superstar Lawyer Johnnie Cochran Dies," by Linda Deutsch--
Johnnie L. Cochran Jr., who became a legal superstar after helping clear O.J. Simpson during a sensational murder trial in which he uttered the famous quote "If it doesn't fit, you must acquit," died Tuesday.
He was 67. Cochran died of a brain tumor at his home in Los Angeles, his family said.
Back in September, I posted this news about Johnnie Cochran: "Johnnie Cochran Is Recovering From Brain Surgery, According to the New York Post." Today, a commenter note, "Most news articles say that Johnnie died of an inoperable brain tumor. Did he have a biopsy at Cedars-Sinai or an operation? What kind of brain tumor did he have?"
The answer is that I don't know. But the news is unfortunate; all indications were that Cochran was going to recover.
My thoughts go out to the lawyers and staff at Cochran 's offices around the country, some of whom have corresponded with me during the past year about my many posts about Cochran. I teased incessantly; they were always the best of sports.
UPDATE: Ted Frank of Overlawyered.com writes about Cochran here.
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My little sister(Abbie) told me you had made this post. I always did enjoy your cochran posts.
Johnnie had stopped practicing a little over a year ago but made many public appearances and continued to open offices throughout the country. He was a brilliant businessman and like many articles about him have said, he was a great humanitarian.
We were told the tumor wasn't cancerous, but over time it was noticed that it was having an affect on him, most notably on the left side of his face. He was in hospice towards the end.
Like you, we were told he would probably recover. It's a sad day for the Cochran Firm. But I am sure his legacy will live on and the partners will continue to do Johnnie proud.
Anyway, was good to read you again. It has been awhile. I should try to get on and read more. You have quite a fan in my sister.
Posted by: Jenna | March 30, 2005 at 11:07 AM
Hello Jenna, Our sincere condolences to those who were privileged to have known Johnnie personally, and to have worked with him. He will be missed by all. We noted Johnnie Cochran's passing on Wordlab, and reflected on the laughs we shared here at his expense last year.
Posted by: Abnu | March 30, 2005 at 11:41 AM