Obituary of Johnnie Cochran
Johnnie Cochran
Johnnie Lee Cochran Jr. (born October 2, 1937 in Shreveport, Louisiana) was a lawyer who was best known for his leadership role in the defense and criminal acquittal of O J Simpson for the murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman. Johnnie died on March 29, 2005 and his death was because of a brain tumor. He was only 67.
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- Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
- Full Name: Cochran, Johnnie
- Common Name: Johnnie Cochran
- Gender: Male
- Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
- Birthplace: Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
- Birth Date: October 02, 1937
- Age: 67 (at death)
- Occupation: Lawyer
- Religion: Christian
- Net Worth: $25-50 million
- Nationality: American
- Favorite Food: Newman's Own Dressing
- Favorite Color: Turquoise
- Favorite Scent: Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet
- Favorite Actor: Joan Fontaine
- Birth Name:
Johnnie Lee Cochran Jr. - Father: Johnnie L. Cochran Sr.
- Mother: Hattie Bass Cochran
- Spouse/Partner:
- Barbara Berry Cochran (married 1960-divorced 1977)
- Sylvia Dale (married 1985-2005, his death)
- Son(s):
- Jonathan Cochran
- Daughter(s):
- Tiffany Cochran
- Melodie Cochran
- Date: March 29 2005 at age 67
- Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
- Cause of Death: Brain tumor
- Funeral Arrangements: Held at West Angeles Cathedral in Los Angeles, on April 6, 2005
- Interment: Interred in the Inglewood Park Cemetery in Inglewood, California
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LawyerAmerican Born on October 2nd Born in 1937 Born in Louisiana Died in 2005 Died at age 67 Died from Brain tumor
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