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Days of Our Lives Actor Robert Kelker-Kelly Dies at 62
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In Short: Actor Robert Kelker-Kelly, known for his roles on 'Days of Our Lives' and 'Another World,' died at 62.
Actor Robert Kelker-Kelly, best known for his role as Bo Brady on the long-running soap opera 'Days of Our Lives,' died at the age of 62 on October 3, 2023, at his home in St. Peters, Missouri.
Kelker-Kelly took over the role of Bo Brady in 1996, following Peter Reckell's departure, and earned two Soap Opera Digest Awards for his performances.
Fans and colleagues expressed their condolences and shared memories of Kelker-Kelly's contributions to the show. One fan wrote, 'Shocked to hear Robert Kelker-Kelly died. Nobody could ever replace Peter Reckel on Days Of Our Lives but he sure did a good job. RIP #Days.'
Kelker-Kelly's career spanned several television series, including 'Another World,' where he appeared in over 400 episodes between 1987 and 1998, playing characters such as Sam Fowler, Bobby Reno, and Shane Roberts.
In 1996, he returned to 'Another World' as Bobby Reno, who was later revealed to be Dr. Shane Roberts. He also played Stavros Cassadine on 'General Hospital' from 2001 to 2014.
Kelker-Kelly's death was sudden, with TMZ reporting that he had been complaining of chest pain before his passing. The St. Peters Police Department responded to his home around 8:16 PM on October 3, finding him unconscious and not breathing.
The circumstances of his death appeared consistent with a medical event, with no suspicious activity noted at the scene.
Kelker-Kelly did not publicly respond to allegations made by actress Susan Lucci in her memoir, where she described him as a bully on the set of 'Days of Our Lives.' Lucci wrote, 'Behind the scenes, we hated each other,' and detailed his behavior as verbally abusive and manipulative.
Fans and colleagues alike mourned the loss of a talented actor who left a lasting impact on the world of daytime television.
Kelker-Kelly's passing marks the end of an era for fans of 'Days of Our Lives' and 'Another World,' leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances and a career dedicated to the craft of acting.
Background
Days of Our Lives is an American television soap opera that aired on the network NBC from November 8, 1965, to September 9, 2022; the soap has streamed new episodes on Peacock since September 12, 2022. The soap is one of the longest-running scripted television programs in the world, airing nearly every weekday since November 8, 1965.
What's confirmed
- Days of Our Lives star Robert Kelker-Kelly has died at 62, according to reports.
- Two years later his big break came when he landed the established role of Bo Brady on Days Of Our Lives, taking over for Peter Recksell who had exited.
What's still developing
- “RIP Robert-Kelker Kelly... Only 62. Did an excellent job taking over the Bo Brady role on DOOL in the early 90s. A fantastic actor and a good dude. He will be missed,” someone else wrote.
- Robert Kelker-Kelly is one of those bullies.” “He made my life a living hell on the set of Days.
- RELATED: ' Days of Our Lives' actor Robert Kelker-Kelly dies: Report According to TMZ, Kelker-Kelly made headlines earlier this year after Rinna discussed their contentious relationship in her memoir.
- He also acted in the television series "Port Charles," the TV movie "Winter Heat" and the TV series "Touched by an Angel." The Source: This story was reported from Los Angeles.
- If you didn’t see the news, it was announced on Monday (October 5) that the Days of Our Lives actor passed away over the weekend at the age of 62.