The Brazilian King of soccer and three time world cup winner, Edson Arantes do Nascimento popularly known as Pele died today, Thursday, December 29, 2022.
He died at the age of 82 after a long battle with colon cancer.
Pele came into global limelight as a teenager at the 1958 World cup, helping Brazil to first records five successes in the competition.
In September 2021, Pele was treated for colon cancer and also underwent a surgery to remove a tumor.
He was however admitted back into hospital at the end of November to re-evaluate his cancer treatment. He was diagnosed with a respiratory infection before subsequently being moved to palliative care when his body become unresponsive to chemotherapy.
Pele’s daughter, Kely Nascimento who confirmed his transition into eternal glory, wrote on Instagram;
“We are thanks to you, we love you infinitely. Rest in peace”.
The latest post on the deceased Instagram page reads;
“Inspiration and love marks the journey of King Pele, who peacefully passed away today. On his journey, Edson enchanted the world with his genius in sport, stopped a war, carried out social works all over the world and spread with he most loved believed to be the cure of our problems: Love”.
