Soccer Star, Pelé, Dead At 82

Brazilian soccer star and legend, Pele, has died at age 82.

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The three-time World Cup winner passed away after his colon cancer had advanced on December 21st.

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He had a tumor removed from his colon last year and informed fans in October he was on the mend.

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Sadly, his condition worsened and needed treatment for cardiac and renal dysfunction.

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Pele is considered one of the greatest soccer players of all time.

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Per reports, Pele was admitted to the hospital on November 30th with swelling all over his body and 'decompensated heart failure'.

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Additional reports claimed the legendary soccer player was struggling to eat and that his chemotherapy was no longer working.

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“RIP TO THE GOAT” began trending on Twitter on Thursday, December 29th.

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His family announced the death on his official Instagram page.

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