USA – Robert Kelker-Kelly, the American actor who was particularly known for his role as Bo Brady in the long-running soap opera Days of Our Lives, has died at the age of 62.
Kelker-Kelly died on Saturday 3 October 2026 at his home in St. Peters, Missouri. St. Peters police officers responded to his house at around 20:15 after it was reported that an unconscious man was not breathing. CPR was already underway when police arrived and further life-saving attempts by emergency personnel were unsuccessful.
According to police, Kelker-Kelly had complained of chest pain shortly before becoming unconscious. Authorities found no suspicious circumstances at the scene. The official cause of death has not yet been released.
Kelker-Kelly began his television career in 1987 with Another World . He took on the role of Bo Brady in Days of Our Livesin 1992 for three years until Peter Reckell returned to the role. Kelker-Kelly later also appeared as Stavros Cassadine in General Hospital . He received two Soap Opera Digest Awards during his career, including one for outstanding lead actor. He later also worked as a professional pilot.
Sources: The Independent, Los Angeles Times, People, Variety, USA Today, The Hollywood Reporter
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