The star of the TV series "The Clone" has died

Brazilian soap opera actor Francisco Cuoco has died in São Paulo.

As reported by BAKU.WS, according to G1.

The soap opera star died at the age of 91 on June 19. He was hospitalized before his death. The cause of death has not been disclosed.

Brazil's Vice President Geraldo Alckmin called Cuoco one of Brazil's greatest artists.

"Acting in films, soap operas, and productions of famous plays, he embodied charismatic characters and helped spread our culture throughout the world. May his extensive legacy serve as inspiration for new generations of Brazilian actors and actresses," Alckmin wrote on his social media page on X.

During his career spanning more than 60 years, Cuoco performed in theater, appeared in films and on television. He starred in series including "The Clone," "The Next Victim," and "Tropicaliente."