Robert Kelker-Kelly, 'Days of Our Lives' Actor, Died of Heart Disease
The 62-year-old actor was found unconscious and not breathing at his Missouri home.
Robert Kelker-Kelly, known for his role as Bo Brady on the soap opera "Days of Our Lives," died of arteriosclerotic heart disease, according to the Office of the Regional Medical Examiner in St. Charles, Mo. He was 62.
First responders were dispatched to Kelker-Kelly's home on Oct. 3 after receiving a report of an adult male experiencing chest pain. Upon arrival, they found the actor unconscious and not breathing. Paramedics attempted to revive him using advanced life-saving measures, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have stated there was nothing suspicious surrounding his death.
Kelker-Kelly portrayed Bo Brady on "Days of Our Lives" from 1992 to 1995, taking over the role from Peter Reckell. He also appeared in other daytime dramas, including "General Hospital" and "Another World."
Earlier in the year, former "Days of Our Lives" co-star Lisa Rinna accused Kelker-Kelly of being the "biggest bully in Hollywood" in her memoir. Rinna alleged he was verbally abusive and manipulative during their time working together, claims Kelker-Kelly never publicly addressed.
After leaving Hollywood, Kelker-Kelly pursued a career as a professional pilot and worked as an acting coach. He was married to actress Miriam Parrish from 1997 until their divorce in 2013. They had one daughter, Amelia Rose Kelly.