The legendary soccer player has died at the age of 83, according to The Associated Press.
Pele's health deteriorated due to kidney and heart dysfunction.
On December 2, doctors informed him that he had a respiratory infection.
The legendary Brazilian football player spent the last month in the hospital.
Pele is the only three-time world champion as a current player.
During his career, he scored 1289 goals in 1363 games.
The International Olympic Committee recognized Pele as the best football player of the 20th century, despite the fact that he never participated in the Olympic Games.
Pele is also recognized as the best football player of the 20th century by FIFA.
This title was awarded to him by many of the largest sports publications in the world.
Earlier it was reported that the son of Pele Edson Cholbi Nascimento refused to return to coaching due to his father's health.