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

tvOct 5, 20264671

Robert Kelker-Kelly died Saturday, Oct. 3, in St. Peters, Missouri, at age 62, police confirmed to USA TODAY. Officers responded to his home around 8:16 p.m. after a report of an unconscious man; CPR was in progress when they arrived and additional lifesaving measures were unsuccessful. Police said Kelker-Kelly had complained of chest pain shortly before becoming unresponsive, that nothing suspicious was found, and that the circumstances appeared consistent with a medical event; the medical examiner released his body to a local funeral home and no cause of death has been shared publicly. Born April 18, 1964, in Wichita, Kansas, Kelker-Kelly first appeared on screen in 1987 as Sam Fowler on Another World and later played Bo Brady on Days of Our Lives from 1992 to 1995 for nearly 600 episodes. He portrayed Stavros Cassadine on General Hospital beginning in 2001 with brief returns through September 2014 and returned to Another World from 1996 to 1998 as Bobby Reno. In recent years Kelker-Kelly worked as a professional pilot in Missouri, and in February his former Days of Our Lives costar Lisa Rinna wrote in her memoir that they had a tense, verbally abusive working relationship on set.

Those Were The Days

@daysofourlives.bsky.social

#OnThisDay in 1988, Billy Warlock last appeared as Frankie Brady, ending a 2 year run. He would return in 1990 #ClassicDays #Days #DaysofourLives

Billy Warlock ends his first run as Frankie Brady on NBC soap opera Days of our Lives

115d ago

Soap Opera News

@soapoperanews.bsky.social

Sad News! RIP! Robert Kelker-Kelly, best known as Bo Brady, has died at 62. He is also known for his roles on General Hospital and Another World! #days #gh #generalhospital #daysofourlives soapoperanews.net/robert-kelke...

44d ago

Quoting this

Ed Kane5

WTF is happening today with the Another World cast? RIP RKK

Matthew2

He was Bo when I first started watching #DAYS.

Suleikha Snyder

@suleikhasnyder.bsky.social

Former soap actor and serial creep Robert Kelker-Kelly has died. Everyone’s all “Oh no! Not my Bo!” and “So young!” I’m over here like “‘So young’ is how he liked them.” “My grandma’s in heaven fixing her hair.” I don’t know if he’s going there, but your granny’s definitely too old.

124d ago

N.R. Lines⁷ (she/her)2

He was such a serial creep

John Wallach1

Never trust a double barreled name.

Carrie Donahue1

Ew. My primary thought when I saw the news was “wow, 62 isn’t very old,” but now…ew.

Alan Locher

@thelocherroom.bsky.social

What a horrible day for the Another World family. First Mark Mortimer, and now Robert Kelker-Kelly has died at just 62. Robert played Sam Fowler and later Bobby Reno/Dr. Shane Roberts on AW, Bo Brady on DAYS and Stavros Cassadine on GH. Gone far too young. Please share your memories of Robert below.

54d ago

Kirk3

Yes. My thoughts exactly. When Robert K K joined Another World as Sam Fowler, it was clear that he was a very serious young actor. And ... with a great head of hair! 😉 I was quite surprised that he - of all people - was chosen to replace Reckell as Bo on Days, but he did his thing with the role. 👍

Chuck2

I remember not looking forward to a Bo recast on #Days, but then RKK was so good, I was happy. And I will block anyone replying negatively to my post. Now is definitely not the time. The man lost his life. RIP, Robert Kelker-Kelly

GoodKnightSweet2

So very sad. I remember him from Another World, then #Days. RIP.

Kirk1

I was even MORE surprised when he showed up as the over-the-top, disturbed Stavros Cassadine on GH! Far far from Sam Fowler or even his later AW part. RKK was INTENSE as Stavros. I'll give him that. Difficult sy fy villain. I'd hoped to see him on our screens 1 more time, at least though he was ✈️...

Alicia

@lukelauragh.bsky.social

I’m so sad about this. My prayers and condolences go out to the family of Robert Kelker-Kelly. He did a really good job as Stavros Cassadine. Loved his performance as Stavros. He did a wonderful job as Bo Brady on Days Of Our Lives. RIP Robert Kelker-Kelly #GH #GeneralHospital #DAYS

44d ago

DG ❤️🇨🇦

@dgct2.bsky.social

OMG! I just saw the news about Robert Kelker Kelly passing away. He was iconic as Bo on #DOOL and Stavros on #GH. Heartbreaking news. He was only 62. #soaksky

44d ago

The Exorsnicks

@therealsnicks.bsky.social

He was before my time on DAYS and GH, but i knew of him very well. @cmr2.bsky.social @morganruble.bsky.social @roni1133.bsky.social @axfrommn.bsky.social @tvdean.bsky.social @ashcampion.bsky.social @bluegreen118.bsky.social @earsgato.bsky.social @cosmiclad.bsky.social deadline.com/2026/10/robe...

54d ago

Nikki

@varivergirl.bsky.social

'Days of Our Lives' Actor Robert Kelker-Kelly Dead at 62 www.tmz.com/2026/10/05/r... 😔

34d ago

Mark Britt

@markbritt.bsky.social

Robert Kelker-Kelly, 'General Hospital,' 'Days of our Lives' and 'Another World' Star Dies at 62 - Michael Fairman TV share.google/hVmo5qhG4B4k... @michaelfairman.bsky.social #AW #Days #DOOL #GH I still remember his first day on Another World and Days of Our Lives. May his memory be a blessing.

34d ago

Bufo Calvin

@bufocalvin.bsky.social

Robert Kelker-Kelly (Days of Our Lives; Another World; General Hospital...) has reportedly died www.usatoday.com/story/entert...

34d ago

Matthew Smith

@ky71matt.bsky.social

Wk of 1.28.80-2.1.80 #DaysOfOurLives #DAYS (1:00pm - 60m - NBC) (cont.) Mimi renewed her chumminess with Robert & also attracted Neil's roving eye. Bill visited Laura who may be improving. Mike told Mickey everything about Earle. (cont.)

15d ago

SoapsSpoilers (Chrissi)

@soapsspoilers.bsky.social

Robert Kelker-Kelly died at age 62. The actor who portrayed Bo Brady from 1992 to 1995. #DAYS #RIP

14d ago

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Max

@2xaught7.ing

And here's a weird one: An actor that played Bo Brady on "Days of our Lives" died in the St. Louis area. https://www.stltoday.com/life-entertainment/local/movies-tv/article_988ed471-d4f6-4755-b7c5-1e52b0b572e4.html

34d ago

Patrick Laff

@patricklaff.bsky.social

🕯️RIP Robert Kelker-Kelly who starred as Bo Brady on #DaysofOur Lives, has died. He was 62. #RobertKelkerKelly #vale

24d ago

Chuck

@4everdays.bsky.social

24d ago

3 sources

usatoday.com'Days of Our Lives' actor Robert Kelker-Kelly dies at 62 deadline.comRobert Kelker-Kelly Dead: 'Days Of Our Lives' Actor Was 62 tmz.com'Days of Our Lives' Actor Robert Kelker-Kelly Dead at 62

Robert Kelker-Kelly, Days of Our Lives actor, dies at 62tv Lanterns Season 1 finale reveals Hal Jordan's killertv 65 years on, 'The Shelter' remains The Twilight Zone's most terrifying episodetv Former American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn sentenced to life for wife's murdertv

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

Related