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The lawyer who represented O.J. Simpson, who passed away last week at the age of 76 after battling cancer, has confirmed that Simpson's body will be cremated in the coming days. Attorney Malcolm LaVergne also stated that there are no plans to have Simpson's brain donated to science.

In a recent statement, LaVergne responded with a resolute "hard no" regarding the possibility of donating Simpson's brain. He clarified that Simpson's entire body, including his brain, will be cremated. The news of the cremation and the request to study his brain was initially reported by the New York Post.

As the executor of Simpson's estate, LaVergne mentioned tentative plans for a "celebration of life" gathering which will be limited to close friends and family. Simpson leaves behind three children from his first marriage and two children from his second marriage, which ended in 1992.

LaVergne also addressed comments he made regarding the Goldman family, who sought to collect money from Simpson's estate. He emphasized that his previous remarks, stating his hope that the Goldmans would receive nothing, were in response to a debt collection lawyer who had made disparaging comments shortly after Simpson's death. LaVergne expressed regret for the harsh language used in his previous statement and acknowledged his role as the executor and personal representative, vowing to approach the matter calmly and impartially.

As LaVergne works on evaluating the worth of Simpson's estate and taking inventory of his assets and belongings, he stated that he is open to having a legal representative of the Goldman family review his findings. He emphasized that the resolution of any outstanding claims from creditors would be done in a fair and dispassionate manner.

Following Simpson's death, Fred Goldman, Ronald Goldman's father, expressed no sympathy for the former football star and described his passing as "no great loss to the world." Simpson, who maintained his innocence in the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, died without fully paying off a $33.5 million wrongful death judgment awarded in 1997.

LaVergne disclosed that Simpson's debts include money owed to the Internal Revenue Service. Over the years, many of Simpson's possessions, including sports memorabilia, were seized to pay off the judgment. LaVergne warned that any discoveries of assets would first go towards paying off creditors, with the remaining funds distributed according to a priority list.

Lawyer David Cook, representing the Goldman family, expressed his anticipation for the forthcoming detailed examination of Simpson's finances. However, both Cook and Fred Goldman have stated that their pursuit of justice was not about the money but about holding Simpson responsible for the deaths of their loved ones.

According to Simpson's will, LaVergne is also instructed to set aside funds for a suitable monument at his gravesite. The will further specifies that its administration should proceed without any disputes or litigation, and any beneficiary or heir failing to comply will receive a nominal inheritance of one dollar.

As the process of settling Simpson's estate unfolds, the case continues to attract interest from various legal parties seeking restitution, especially since Simpson left behind little financial resources.

The cremation of Simpson's body signifies the final chapter in the life of the polarizing sports and entertainment figure, whose legacy remains forever tied to the infamous trial and subsequent acquittal in the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.