All the Stars We've Lost in 2022

World-famous soccer player Pelé died of cancer at the age of 82 on Dec. 29, his manager confirmed to The New York Times. The legendary athlete — sometimes called the greatest soccer player ever — won three World Cups with Brazil and played a significant role in making soccer beloved around the world.

"We love you endlessly," his daughter Kely Nascimento wrote on Instagram. "Rest in peace."