Robert Kelker-Kelly, ‘Days of Our Lives’ Actor, Dies at 62

Robert Kelker-Kelly, renowned for his portrayal of Bo Brady in the daytime soap opera Days of Our Lives, has passed away at the age of 62. The actor's death occurred in Missouri on October 3rd, as reported by the state's medical examiner. TMZ was the first to break the news, which was not accompanied by any details on the cause of death.

Throughout his career, Kelker-Kelly had become a familiar figure on daytime television, working on several popular soap operas. He initially began his acting career in 1987 with Another World, taking on the role of Sam Fowler. Over the next decade, he ventured into various characters across different series, appearing in more than 400 episodes between 1987 and 1998.

However, it was his role as Bo Brady in Days of Our Lives from 1992 to 1995 that truly defined his career. This role garnered him a Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in 1994 and earned him recognition as one of the hottest soap couples alongside Lisa Rinna, who played Billie Brady. After leaving Days of Our Lives, Kelker-Kelly continued his involvement in daytime television, joining General Hospital where he played Stavros Cassadine from 2001 to 2002.

He made sporadic returns to the show in 2013 and 2014. In his off-screen life, Kelker-Kelly also pursued a career as a professional pilot. Following his death, tributes poured in from fans who praised his portrayal of Bo Brady and his contribution to American daytime television.