An earthquake and a huge ocean wave hit Japan in 2011. They caused a lot of damage. Pelé helped the Japanese people. He gave them blankets and other supplies. He gave soccer balls to children. Pelé died on December 29, 2022. He was 82 years old. People remember how much he helped people around the world.
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