The family's children and grandchildren were at the hospital on Christmas Day as Billy's condition deteriorated. It was reported that the family's treatment was only to minimize Billy's pain. Sources say the Brazilian government has been preparing for the king's funeral, and a tent has been set up at the home ground of Billy's parent club, Santos, and a golden coffin with a portrait of Billy has been placed on it.
According to an update from Billy's family on social media, Mrs. Billy, his son, daughter and grandchildren all came to the hospital to be with the King on Christmas Day, and several South American media outlets have also pointed out that the Brazilian government and Santos have begun to prepare for the funeral, and a clip of a golden coffin at Santos' home stadium has been circulated by netizens.
