Robert Kelker-Kelly, 'Days of Our Lives' Actor, Dies Suddenly at 62
The actor died of cardiac arrest at his Missouri home on October 3rd, according to police.
Robert Kelker-Kelly, known for his role as Bo Brady on "Days of Our Lives," died suddenly on October 3rd after suffering cardiac arrest at his home in St. Peters, Missouri. He was 62 years old.
According to a police report, officers responded to the residence around 8:16 p.m. local time after receiving a report of an unresponsive, non-breathing individual. First responders from the St. Charles County Ambulance District were dispatched and provided medical attention, but Kelker-Kelly was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The police report indicated that Kelker-Kelly had complained of chest pain before becoming unresponsive. His wife, Allison Kelly, discovered him unresponsive in their bedroom and initiated CPR before emergency services arrived.
A representative for the St. Peters Police Department stated that a police report was completed, as is standard procedure in all sudden death investigations. The report did not indicate any suspicious circumstances surrounding the actor's death, suggesting it was the result of a medical event.
Kelker-Kelly portrayed Bo Brady on "Days of Our Lives" from 1992 to 1995, succeeding Peter Reckell in the role. He also appeared in the soap operas "Another World" and "General Hospital." Later in his career, he transitioned away from acting and pursued a career in aviation.
Kelker-Kelly was previously married to actress Miriam Parrish from 1997 to 2013. He is survived by his daughter, Amelia Rose Kelly. An official cause of death has not yet been released.