The world was left in mourning when Brazilian soccer legend Pele died on December 29. The three-time world cup winner passed away at the age of 82, after a long battle with bowel cancer. Pele – full name Edson Arantes do Nascimento – is widely regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all time.

Having won three World Cups with Brazil and scored an incredible 1283 goals in his career, Pele was loved by many around the world. His death was mourned by the entire soccer world, with players, fans, and celebrities all paying tribute to the legend.

Now, there is a heart-rending update to the story, with the sad demise emerging that Pele’s 100-year-old mother, Dona Celeste, is unaware of her son’s death.

Pele’s mother is ‘unaware’ of her son’s death

The news was revealed by Pele’s only living sibling, his sister, who spoke to a Brazilian outlet. She said in the interview: “We talk but she doesn’t know the situation. She’s in her own world. She opens her eyes when I mention his name and say, ‘We’re going to pray for him’ but she’s not really conscious of what I’m saying.”

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The update on Pele’s mother will no doubt add to the sadness that has been felt since the soccer icon’s death. While the world mourns the loss of one of the greatest soccer players of all time. Those closest to Pele are having to grapple with the added tragedy of his mother being unaware of her son’s death.

Pele was battling cancer for a long time

The Brazilian football legend had been battling bowel cancer for a long time before he passed away. Sadly, Pele’s battle with cancer came to an end. After suffering various organ failures, he was admitted to Sao Paulo’s Albert Einstein Hospital in November.

On December 29, 2022, Pele took his final breath. Pele is to be buried in Santos, the city where he played the majority of his club career. He will be dearly missed by the soccer world, and his legacy will live on forever.

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