In September 2021, Pele had surgery to remove a tumour on the right side of his colon. Although the eldest daughter, Kely stated that he was doing well, he was reportedly re-admitted to intensive care a few days later, before being released on September 30, 2021, to begin chemotherapy.
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On December 3, 2022, it was reported that Pele had been moved to end-of-life care and is being treated for symptoms such as pain and shortness of breath. After 24 hours of care, on December 4, 2022, Doctors report that Pele is stabilized with no decline in health.
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How Is Pelé Right Now?
Pele says he’s feeling strong after reports of a move to end-of-life care. The 82 years old football legend urged his fans to remain calm and positive. He stated that “I have a lot of faith in God and every message of love I receive from you all over the world keeps me full of energy.
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