Pele’s Mother, Celeste Arantes, is alive, while her son died at the age of 82.
Recently, the Brazilian soccer legend passed away, leaving behind his mother. He had been struggling with colon cancer and spent Christmas in the hospital, receiving end-of-life care.
His daughter, Kely Nascimento, shared a heartfelt message on Instagram: “Everything we are is thanks to you. We love you infinitely. Rest in peace.” In honor of Pele, the Brazilian government has declared three days of mourning.
The Brazilian Football Confederation also released a statement honoring Pele, saying, “Pele was much more than the greatest sportsperson of all time. Our king of football was the greatest exponent of a victorious Brazil, who was never afraid when faced with difficulty. He promised his father a World Cup and he presented us with three.”
Pele’s impact on the world of soccer and his contributions to Brazil will not be forgotten.
Who is Pele’s Mom Celeste Arantes?
Pele’s mother, Celeste Arantes, is still alive today at the age of 100 years old. On November 20, 2022, Pele took to Instagram to pay tribute to his mother, sharing photos and expressing his gratitude for all she has done for him.
In his post, he wrote, “Today, we celebrate 100 years of Dona Celeste’s life. From a young age, she taught me the value of love and peace. I have well over a hundred reasons to be thankful for being her son. I share these photos with you, with great emotion to celebrate this day. Thank you for every day by your side, Mom.”
Celeste was born in Tres Coracoes, Minas Gerais, Brazil, but moved to Bauru with Pele when he was a child to support his soccer career. Pele had a close relationship with his mother throughout his life, and she has even been named “Brazilian Mother of the Year.” It is reported that she currently lives in Santos.
Celeste is the mother of three children, including Pele, Zoca, and Maria Lúcia Nascimento. She has numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, including Sophia Nascimento, Arthur Spies, Otávio Felinto, Gabriel Felinto, and Stephany Nascimento.
