Robert Kelker-Kelly, 'Days of Our Lives' Actor, Was Secretly Married Before Death

Robert Kelker-Kelly, known for his role as Bo Brady on "Days of Our Lives," was married to Allison Jean Harper in July 2022, four years prior to his sudden death in October 2026. The marriage was not publicly announced and has come to light through marriage records and a police report.

Kelker-Kelly died on Oct. 3, 2026, at age 62, after experiencing cardiac arrest at his home in Missouri. According to a police report, his wife, Allison, stated that she picked him up from Spirit of St. Louis Airport around 7:30 p.m. on the day of his death. During the drive home, Kelker-Kelly began complaining of chest, neck, and left arm pain.

Upon arriving home, he requested an aspirin. Allison Kelker-Kelly reported that when she returned to their bedroom, she found her husband unresponsive and not breathing. Emergency responders were called to the scene, and despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead at 9:09 p.m.

The St. Peters Police Department conducted a standard investigation into the sudden death. The police report indicated no suspicious circumstances. Authorities found the medical examiner determined no further investigation was necessary.

Kelker-Kelly, who also appeared on "Another World" and "General Hospital," was previously married to actress Linda Rattner from 1988 to 1992. He was later married to his "Days" co-star Miriam Parrish from 1997 until their divorce in 2013.

After his acting career, Kelker-Kelly pursued a career in aviation.