Robert Kelker-Kelly Dies At 62: Cause Of Death, Wife, Family, Career And Life Of The Days Of Our Lives Star

Robert Kelker-Kelly, best known for playing Bo Brady on the long-running soap opera Days of Our Lives, has died at the age of 62. The actor died on October 3, 2026, at his home in St. Peters, Missouri. His death was confirmed by the Missouri medical examiner, with reports stating that police and paramedics responded after he was found unconscious and not breathing.

Kelker-Kelly was a familiar face on American daytime television, with major roles on Another World, Days of Our Lives and General Hospital. Away from acting, he also went on to work as a professional pilot.

Here is a look at his life, career, marriages, family and what is known about his death.

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What Was Robert Kelker-Kelly’s Cause Of Death?

Robert Kelker-Kelly died on October 3 at his Missouri home. According to the Los Angeles Times, police said the actor had complained of chest pain before becoming unresponsive. Responding officers and paramedics attempted lifesaving measures, but he could not be revived.

The St. Charles County Ambulance District confirmed that paramedics responded to a report of a man in cardiac arrest. However, an official cause of death has not been released. Police also said there was nothing suspicious about the circumstances surrounding his death. His body was released by the medical examiner to a local funeral home.

Who Was Robert Kelker-Kelly?

Born on April 18, 1964, in Wichita, Kansas, Robert Kelker-Kelly built a career largely around daytime television. His acting career began in 1987 when he joined Another World. He initially played Sam Fowler and went on to portray multiple characters on the soap, appearing in more than 400 episodes between 1987 and 1998.