José Wilker, Brazilian actor, dies at 66

The brazilian actor leaves a legacy

José Wilker, Brazilian actor of international acclaim, died Saturday at his home in Rio de Janeiro because of a heart attack. He was accompanied by his girlfriend, journalist Claudia Montenegro.

Yesterday his remains were veiled and incinerated. Wilker leaves a valuable legacy, having performed a dozen national and international soap operas and productions, with the help of artists like  Sean Connery, in `Curandero de la selva´.