Pele’s Mother, Celeste Arantes, Dies at 101

Celeste Arantes, the mother of Brazilian football legend Pele, has passed away at the age of 101.

The family announced her death in a statement on Friday.

Pele’s eldest son, Edinho, paid tribute to his grandmother on social media, saying “Rest in peace, grandma” and sharing a photo of them together.

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Celeste Arantes gave birth to Pele when she was just 17 years old, and went on to have another son, Jair, who passed away in 2020.

Pele, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, died in December 2022 at the age of 82.

In a tribute to his mother on her 100th birthday, Pele wrote on Instagram, “From a young age, she taught me the value of love and peace.” He also shared three photos of them together at different stages in his life.

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