Pelé,
the Brazilian virtuoso whose captivating skill and athleticism ensured he was
universally regarded as one of football’s greatest players, has died at the age
of 82.
Pelé,
who had a colon tumour removed in 2021, was readmitted to Albert Einstein
hospital in São Paulo in November amid deteriorating health. A hospital
statement on Thursday confirmed the death of “our dear King of Football” at
3.27pm local time, “due to the failure of multiple organs, a result of the
progression of cancer of colon associated with his previous clinical
condition.”
A
statement from Pelé’s official Instagram page added: “Inspiration and love
marked the journey of King Pelé, 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 what he most believed to
be the cure for all our problems: love. His message today becomes a legacy for
future generations. Love, love and love, forever.”
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