Robert Kelker-Kelly, Soap Opera Actor Known for 'Days of Our Lives', Dies at 62
The actor, who portrayed Bo Brady and had a notable on-screen romance with Lisa Rinna, passed away; cause of death is currently unknown.
Robert Kelker-Kelly, an actor widely recognized for his role as Bo Brady on the NBC soap opera "Days of Our Lives," has died at the age of 62. The cause of his death has not been disclosed, according to information from the Missouri medical examiner obtained by TMZ.
Kelker-Kelly took over the role of Bo Brady from 1992 to 1995, during which time his character was involved in a prominent on-screen romance with Billie Reed, played by Lisa Rinna. Rinna, however, later described their off-screen relationship as fraught with animosity. In her memoir, released earlier this year, Rinna wrote that Kelker-Kelly made her life "a living hell" on set, detailing instances of verbal abuse, passive aggression, and manipulative behavior.
"Behind the scenes we hated each other," Rinna stated in her memoir, "You Better Believe I'm Gonna Talk About It." She described him as a "bully" and recalled unpredictable behavior that made working together exhausting, especially during intimate scenes. Rinna also alleged that following Kelker-Kelly's abrupt departure from the show, she and co-star Kristian Alfonso, who played Hope Brady, were provided with a security detail by NBC.
Before his tenure on "Days of Our Lives," Kelker-Kelly appeared on the NBC soap opera "Another World" from 1987 to 1998, taking on multiple roles including Sam Fowler, Bobby Reno, and Shane Roberts. He also had roles in "Jack's Place" (1992), "Touched by an Angel" (1995), and "Rescue 77" (1999).
Following his time on "Days of Our Lives," Kelker-Kelly joined the cast of the "General Hospital" spin-off series "Port Charles" in 1997, playing Stavros Cassidine. He later reprised this role on "General Hospital" for 42 episodes between 2001 and 2014.
Kelker-Kelly's acting career spanned several decades, primarily in the genre of daytime television dramas.