Kely Nascimento is the daughter of late, Pelé the Brazilian soccer legend who won three World Cups and became the sport’s first global icon, has died at the age of 82. She is the eldest daughter of Pelé. Moreover, Pelé had surgery to remove a tumour on the right side of his colon, in September 2021. Although Kely stated he was “doing well”, he was reportedly readmitted to intensive care a few days later, before finally being released on 30 September 2021 to begin chemotherapy. In November 2022, ESPN Brasil reported that Pelé had been taken to hospital with “general swelling”, along with cardiac issues and concerns that his chemotherapy treatment is not having the expected effect; his daughter Kely stated there was “no emergency”.
In December 2022, the hospital where Pelé was being treated (Albert Einstein Israelite Hospital), stated that his tumour had advanced and he required “greater care related to renal and cardiac dysfunctions”.
As of 29 Dec 2022, “Everything that we are, is thanks to you,” daughter Kely Nascimento wrote in a post on Instagram. “We love you infinitely. Rest in peace.”
In late November, Pelé was rushed to a hospital in São Paulo because of respiratory infection and cancer-related complications. Unfortunately, his health deteriorated as the week progressed due to worsening colon cancer symptoms.
Furthermore, “I was born to play football, just like Beethoven was born to write music and Michelangelo was born to paint,” Pelé famously said.
Who Is Kely Nascimento | Parents
Kely Nascimento is a Brazilian model, journalist and the daughter of legendary soccer player Pelé. Her mother named, Rosemeri dos Reis Cholbi.
She has siblings named, Flávia Christina Kurtz Nascimento, Celeste Nascimento and more. Her grand-parents names are, Celeste Arantes and Dondinho. Her nephews are, Otávio Felinto, Gabriel Felinto. Her uncle name is, Zoca.
With her father’s fame, Kely grew up in the spotlight from an early age. She has modelled for various clothing brands and magazines such as Vogue and Glamour, and is a frequent celebrity on Brazilian television.
Kely Nascimento Ethnicity
Kely Nascimento belongs to mixed ethnicity. She is married with her husband named, Arthur DeLuca.