Brazilian football star and legend, Pelé, has died at the age of 82.
The three-time World Cup winner died after his colon cancer advanced on December 21.
He had a tumor removed from his colon last year and informed fans in October that he was on the mend.
Football legend Pele has died at the age of 82
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Unfortunately, his condition worsened and required treatment for heart and kidney dysfunction.
Pelé is considered one of the greatest soccer players of all time.
According to reports, Pelé was hospitalized on November 30 with swelling throughout his body and ‘decompensated heart failure’ before dying a month after receiving palliative care.
Fans Get “RIP TO THE GOAT” Trending On Twitter
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Additional reports claim the legendary footballer is struggling to eat and his chemotherapy is no longer working.
“RIP TO THE GOAT” started trending on Twitter on Thursday, December 29.
His Family Remembers “King Pelè”
His last Instagram post read, “Inspiration and love marked the journey of King Pelé, who died peacefully today. Along the way, Edson dazzled the world with his genius in sports, stopped wars, carried out social work around the world and spread what he most believed in as a cure for all our problems: love. His message today is a legacy for generations to come. Love, love and love, forever.”
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Source: thtrangdai.edu.vn/en/