Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known as Pelé, died on Thursday at 82.
According to a statement from Albert Einstein Hospital, where he was first admitted in late November, Pelé’s death was caused by multiple organ failure from the progression of his colon cancer.
Brazilian president, Jair Bolsonaro, has declared three days of mourning and called Pelé “a great citizen and patriot, raising the name of Brazil wherever he went.”
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The renowned soccer player became the first and only person ever to win three World Cups. In 1967, Nigeria famously called a ceasefire during a civil war so he could play a match there. Thirty years later, Queen Elizabeth II knighted the athlete.
Pelé was quietly Brazil’s first black national hero. As biographer Angelica Basthi explained, “He is key for black people’s pride in Brazil, but never wanted to be a flag-bearer.
According to a statement from Albert Einstein Hospital, where he was first admitted in late November, Pelé’s death was caused by multiple organ failure from the progression of his colon cancer.
Brazilian president, Jair Bolsonaro, has declared three days of mourning and called Pelé “a great citizen and patriot, raising the name of Brazil wherever he went.”
In Memoriam 2022: 100 Great Celebrities Who Died This Year!
The renowned soccer player became the first and only person ever to win three World Cups. In 1967, Nigeria famously called a ceasefire during a civil war so he could play a match there. Thirty years later, Queen Elizabeth II knighted the athlete.
Pelé was quietly Brazil’s first black national hero. As biographer Angelica Basthi explained, “He is key for black people’s pride in Brazil, but never wanted to be a flag-bearer.
- 12/30/2022
- by Ilana Frost
- Uinterview
The man, the myth, the greatest soccer player of all time, Pelé, has passed away from colon cancer at 82. According to the Associated Press, Pelé died Thursday in good company in his native Brazil. His agent, Joe Fraga, confirmed the sports superstar’s passing, saying Pelé had been hospitalized for several weeks as his health worsened. His daughter, Kely Nascimento, documented his final weeks and shared her father’s journey toward the afterlife with friends and fans across social media. Nascimento posted several photos of her father surrounded by loved ones leading up to his passing, including pictures of her and her father hugging each other and one of Pelé participating in a “hands in” gesture.
When translated into English, the Portuguese-language caption for the “hands in” photo reads, “Everything we are is thanks to you. We Love you infinitely.”
Pelé entered the hospital’s palliative care unit for treatments...
When translated into English, the Portuguese-language caption for the “hands in” photo reads, “Everything we are is thanks to you. We Love you infinitely.”
Pelé entered the hospital’s palliative care unit for treatments...
- 12/29/2022
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Pelé, the greatest soccer player ever and the most decorated athlete in the history of “the Beautiful Game,” has died at the age of 82.
Pelé’s death was confirmed in an Instagram post on Thursday. An exact cause of death was not given, though, in Dec. 2022, it was revealed that Pelé — the mononym for the Brazilian-born Edson Arantes do Nascimento — was in palliative care at a São Paulo hospital following reports that he was no longer responding to chemotherapy treatment for colon cancer, which he was diagnosed with in Sept.
Pelé’s death was confirmed in an Instagram post on Thursday. An exact cause of death was not given, though, in Dec. 2022, it was revealed that Pelé — the mononym for the Brazilian-born Edson Arantes do Nascimento — was in palliative care at a São Paulo hospital following reports that he was no longer responding to chemotherapy treatment for colon cancer, which he was diagnosed with in Sept.
- 12/29/2022
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
As soccer great Pelé’s condition has deteriorated, his daughter Kely Nascimento has been sharing the journey with fans via social media.
On Friday, Nascimento posted a photo of herself hugging her 82-year-old father in his hospital bed.
The caption, written in Portuguese, reads: “We continue to be here, in the fight and in faith. One more night together.”
Pelé (real name Edson Arantes do Nascimento) has entered a palliative care unit at a Brazilian hospital, according to reports. He is being treated for colon cancer and a respiratory infection. According to AP this week, his cancer has advanced and he is currently receiving “elevated care” for kidney and heart issues,
Pele is regarded by many as the greatest soccer player of all-time. He scored 643 goals in 659 official matches for the Brazilian club Santos. He scored 77 times in 92 games for his country’s national team.
The 82-year-old “Black Pearl” led...
On Friday, Nascimento posted a photo of herself hugging her 82-year-old father in his hospital bed.
The caption, written in Portuguese, reads: “We continue to be here, in the fight and in faith. One more night together.”
Pelé (real name Edson Arantes do Nascimento) has entered a palliative care unit at a Brazilian hospital, according to reports. He is being treated for colon cancer and a respiratory infection. According to AP this week, his cancer has advanced and he is currently receiving “elevated care” for kidney and heart issues,
Pele is regarded by many as the greatest soccer player of all-time. He scored 643 goals in 659 official matches for the Brazilian club Santos. He scored 77 times in 92 games for his country’s national team.
The 82-year-old “Black Pearl” led...
- 12/25/2022
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
Soccer legend Pele‘s cancer has advanced, and he is currently receiving “elevated care” for kidney and heart issues, according to the AP.
An update from his daughter indicates the family is sticking close to the 82-year-old, who is staying at the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo. They will celebrate Christmas at his bedside.
“We, as always, thank you for all the love you show us here in Brazil as well as around the world!” Kely Nascimento said on Instagram. “Your love for him and your stories and prayers are a Huge comfort because we know we are not alone.”
Despite the grave message, the family promised to make what could be Pele’s final Christmas memorable.
“We are going to turn this room into a Sambódromo (just kidding), we will even make caipirinhas (not kidding!!).”
“We wish everyone who celebrates a Christmas that filled with family, full of children,...
An update from his daughter indicates the family is sticking close to the 82-year-old, who is staying at the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo. They will celebrate Christmas at his bedside.
“We, as always, thank you for all the love you show us here in Brazil as well as around the world!” Kely Nascimento said on Instagram. “Your love for him and your stories and prayers are a Huge comfort because we know we are not alone.”
Despite the grave message, the family promised to make what could be Pele’s final Christmas memorable.
“We are going to turn this room into a Sambódromo (just kidding), we will even make caipirinhas (not kidding!!).”
“We wish everyone who celebrates a Christmas that filled with family, full of children,...
- 12/22/2022
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Brasília, Nov 30 (Ians) Brazil football legend Pele was on Wednesday admitted to hospital but his daughter, Kely Nascimento confirmed that there was “no emergency” involved.
The 82-year old was taken to Sao Paulo’s Hospital Albert Einstein after showing swelling throughout his body, a ESPN Brasil report said. However, his daughter Kely posted on Instagram that there was “no new dire prediction”.
Pele had a tumour removed from his colon in September 2021 and has since had regular treatment at the hospital.
“Lots of alarm in the media today concerning my dad’s health.He is in the hospital regulating medication,” Nascimento said.
“There is no emergency or new dire prediction. I will be there for New Years and promise to post some pictures,” she added.
The report further said that the legendary footballer was having cardiac issues and there are concerns that his chemotherapy treatment is not having the expected effect.
The 82-year old was taken to Sao Paulo’s Hospital Albert Einstein after showing swelling throughout his body, a ESPN Brasil report said. However, his daughter Kely posted on Instagram that there was “no new dire prediction”.
Pele had a tumour removed from his colon in September 2021 and has since had regular treatment at the hospital.
“Lots of alarm in the media today concerning my dad’s health.He is in the hospital regulating medication,” Nascimento said.
“There is no emergency or new dire prediction. I will be there for New Years and promise to post some pictures,” she added.
The report further said that the legendary footballer was having cardiac issues and there are concerns that his chemotherapy treatment is not having the expected effect.
- 11/30/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
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