Santos mourns the passing of Didi, Pelé and Pepe’s hairdresser | OneFootball

On the morning of this Tuesday, Santos published a note on social media to mourn the death of hairdresser Didi, at the age of 87. He was responsible for the hairstyles of the Alvinegro Praiano squad in the 1950s and 1960s, inventing Pelé’s famous quiff.

“Santos FC mourns the passing of João Araújo, the legendary Didi, at 87 years old. In his barbershop, which was located next to Vila Belmiro, he welcomed many of the Club’s greatest players, including the greatest of them all, Pelé. It was there that the famous hairstyle of the King of Football was invented,” highlighted the Vila Belmiro team.

Santos offered condolences to Didi’s family and friends and shared information about his wake and cremation. The body will be on view until 3:40 p.m. (Brasília time), at Beneficência Portuguesa, in Santos. The cremation will begin at 4 p.m., at Memorial Necrópole Ecumênica, also on the coast.

Pepe also mourns the death

In addition to the condolences from Santos, former player Pepe, the “Cannon of Vila,” also mourned Didi’s passing. He highlighted the meeting of generations at the barbershop and that Didi’s memory will remain alive.

“Today dawned a little sadder. The news of the passing of our dear barber Didi… His barbershop, right next to Vila Belmiro, was never just a place for grooming and vanity. It was a meeting point for lively conversations, laughter, and friendships that spanned generations. We will miss a simple, generous man who was always ready to listen. Go in peace, dear Didi. Your memory will live on in every story told in that chair,” said the former player.

  See this photo on Instagram   A post shared by José Macia (Canhão da Vila) (@pepe_santosfc)

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