Pelé, the Brazilian soccer legend, died on Thursday at the age of 82, after battling colon cancer for some time.
His team announced his passing on social media, saying "Inspiration and love marked the journey of King Pelé, who peacefully passed away today.
## What happened to Pelé?
Pelé had been undergoing chemotherapy since September 2021, after having a tumor removed, and was admitted to the hospital in late November to regulate his medication.
But his condition worsened in recent weeks, and he was put into palliative care just a few days later.
## How did the soccer world react?
Many soccer stars, including Neymar Jr, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Lionel Messi, offered their condolences to Pelé's family, with Neymar Jr saying "Before Pelé, 10 was just a number, but he turned football into art, into entertainment.
Cristiano Ronaldo paid his respects to Pelé, saying "My deep condolences to all of Brazil, and in particular to the family of Edson Arantes do Nascimento, a mere 'goodbye' to the eternal King Pelé will never be enough to express the pain that the entire football world is currently embracing.
## What was Pelé's legacy?
Pelé helped Brazil win a record three World Cups, in 1958, 1962, and 1970, and is tied with Neymar Jr for the most international goals scored in Brazil's history with 77.
And Pelé's stardom reached further than soccer, with Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt sharing some words of respect for the Brazilian legend.
Pelé's daughter said that his condition worsened in recent weeks, and he was put into palliative care just a few days before his death on Thursday.
## What comes next for Pelé's legacy?
The Brazilian National Team posted on Twitter, paying their respects to Pelé, and the Premier League and several teams within it gave their condolences.
German star Mesut Özil shared the same sentiment as others, saying "Your legacy will live forever, and Pelé will never be forgotten.
So the soccer world will continue to mourn the loss of Pelé, but his legacy will live on forever.
Pelé's impact on the soccer world will be remembered for generations to come, and his memory will live forever in each and every one of us football lovers.