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Robert Kelker-Kelly, ‘Days of Our Lives’ actor, dies at 62

American actor Robert Kelker-Kelly, widely recognized for his roles in daytime soap operas, has died at the age of 62. He passed away on October 3, 2026, at his home in St. Peters, Missouri.

According to local authorities, Kelker-Kelly had reportedly complained of chest pains shortly before becoming unresponsive. Emergency responders attempted life-saving measures, but were unsuccessful. Investigators noted that there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death, which appeared to be a medical emergency.

Kelker-Kelly was a prominent figure in daytime television, most notably for playing Bo Brady on ‘Days of Our Lives’ from 1992 to 1995. During his tenure, he won a Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Lead Actor and was recognized as part of the ‘Hottest Soap Couple’ alongside co-star Lisa Rinna. He also had a significant role as Stavros Cassadine on ‘General Hospital’ between 2001 and 2014. His early career included a role on ‘Another World’ starting in 1987. Outside of acting, Kelker-Kelly was also a professionally licensed pilot.

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Days of Our Lives · EJ DiMera · General Hospital · Lisa Rinna · Missouri · Robert Kelker-Kelly · St. Peters · St. Peters Police Department · St. Peters, Missouri

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