The Brazillian football legend, Pele, died of colon cancer Thursday at the age of 82
Pele had been hospitalized at the Albert Einstein Israelita Hospital in Sao Paulo shortly before Christmas after news that his colon cancer had worsened.
On his last days, he was surrounded by family members.
Pelé was described as “The King.” He came on the spotlight while playing soccer in 1958 World Cup debut for Brazil and never really let go.
He won a record three World Cups and was widely regarded as one of his sport’s greatest players. His majestic and galvanizing presence set him among the most recognizable figures in the world.