Pelé, the Brazilian footballer who became one of the most iconic sportsmen of all-time, has died at the age of 82.

Family members had gathered at the Albert Einstein Israelita Hospital in Sao Paulo shortly before Christmas after news that his colon cancer had worsened and posted a series of pictures of their bedside vigil over recent days.

On Thursday Pele's daughter Kely Nascimento posted a picture on Instagram of what appeared to be Pele's family's hands on his body in hospital, with the words: "We are thanks to you. We love you infinitely. Rest in peace."

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