The 1986 World Cup Champion died in his house, announced his agent and friend, Matías Morla, as quoted by local reports.

Maradona, 60, passed away after suffering cardiac arrest at home in Tigre, Argentina, according to media outlet "Clarin"

He was taken to one of the hospitals for medical examination on October 30, but it was later announced that he had undergone brain surgery. Maradona was discharged on November 12. 

He is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time, and by many as the greatest ever.

He was one of the two joint winners of the FIFA Player of the 20th Century award. Maradona's vision, passing, ball control and dribbling skills were combined with his small stature, which gave him a low center of gravity allowing him to maneuver better than most other football players.

In addition to his creative abilities, Maradona also possessed an eye for goal and was known to be a free-kick specialist. A precocious talent, the Argentinian player was given the nickname "El Pibe de Oro" ("The Golden Boy"), a name that stuck with him throughout his career.