Robert Kardashian
Robert George Kardashian (February 22, 1944 – September 30, 2003) was an American lawyer and businessman. He was the lawyer for O. J. Simpson when he was accused for murder. David Schwimmer played his role in the 2016 FX miniseries American Crime Story: The People v. O. J. Simpson.[1]
Robert Kardashian | |
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| Born | Robert George Kardashian February 22, 1944 Los Angeles, California, US |
| Died | September 30, 2003 (aged 59) Los Angeles, California, US |
| Cause of death | Esophageal cancer |
| Citizenship | American |
| Education | Dorsey High School, Los Angeles |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California University of San Diego School of Law |
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| Known for | O.J. Simpson murder case |
| Spouse(s) | Kris Houghton (m. 1978; div. 1991) Jan Ashley (m. 1998; ann. 1999) Ellen Pierson (m. 2003) |
| Partner(s) | Denice Halicki (coh. 1991; sep. 1994) |
| Children | Kourtney Kardashian Kim Kardashian Khloé Kardashian Rob Kardashian |
Personal life and death
Kardashian was an Armenian-American. He was the husband of Kris Jenner and the father of Kourtney, Kim, Khloé and Rob,
Kardashian was born on February 22, 1944 in Los Angeles, California. He studied at the University of Southern California and at the University of San Diego School of Law.
Kardashian was married to Kris Jenner from 1978 until they divorced in 1991. Then he was married to Jan Ashley from 1998 until they divorced in 1999. Then he was married to Ellen Pearson from 2003 until his death two months later.
Kardashian was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in July 2003. Less than eight weeks after his diagnosis, he died at age 59 on September 30, 2003.[2] He was buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery in Inglewood, California.[3]
References
- ↑ "Robert Kardashian portrayed in BBC SHOW American Crime Story". Imdb. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
- ↑ O.J. Simpson lawyer, Kardashian, dies. CNN. October 1, 2003. http://www.cnn.com/2003/US/West/10/01/OJattorney.dead/. Retrieved November 22, 2010.
- ↑ Gnerre, Sam (July 26, 2014). "The Inglewood Park Cemetery predates the city’s incorporation". Daily Breeze. http://blogs.dailybreeze.com/history/2014/07/26/the-inglewood-park-cemetery-predates-the-citys-incorporation/. Retrieved 2016-04-18.