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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Johnnie Cochran Biography Wiki:

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 (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Johnnie's Family Tree

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

Death Notice:

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