Soap opera star Robert Kelker-Kelly dies at 62 in Missouri

Soap opera star Robert Kelker-Kelly dies at 62 in Missouri

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Actor Robert Kelker-Kelly died at age 62 after a medical emergency at his home in St.  Peters, Missouri, on Oct.  3, 2026, according to the Missouri Office of the Regional Medical Examiner.

Earlier reports identified Kelker-Kelly as a veteran of daytime dramas such as "Days of Our Lives" and "General Hospital" and noted that police found him unresponsive at his residence. The Los Angeles Times reported that he had complained of chest pain before authorities pronounced him dead.

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October 14, 2026
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Soap opera actor Robert Kelker-Kelly dies at 62 after sudden cardiac arrest
Soap opera actor Robert Kelker-Kelly dies at 62 after sudden cardiac arrest

PennLive.com • 14 Oct 17:56

Robert Kelker-Kelly, known for roles on several daytime dramas, died at his Missouri home on Oct. 3 following sudden cardiac arrest, according to a police report.

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October 06, 2026
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Soap opera veteran Robert Kelker-Kelly dies at 62
Soap opera veteran Robert Kelker-Kelly dies at 62

NBC News • 06 Oct 17:38

Actor Robert Kelker-Kelly, known for roles on "Days of Our Lives" and "General Hospital," died at age 62, according to the Missouri Office of the Regional Medical Examiner.

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Soap veteran Robert Kelker-Kelly dies at 62
Soap veteran Robert Kelker-Kelly dies at 62

The Hollywood Reporter • 06 Oct 03:47

Actor Robert Kelker-Kelly, known for long-running roles on several daytime dramas, died at age 62 after a medical emergency at his Missouri home.

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Actor Robert Kelker-Kelly, known for 'Days of Our Lives', dies at 62
Actor Robert Kelker-Kelly, known for 'Days of Our Lives', dies at 62

Los Angeles Times • 06 Oct 00:38

Robert Kelker-Kelly, a former daytime-television actor who played Bo Brady, died Saturday in St. Peters, Missouri, after reporting chest pain, authorities said.

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October 05, 2026
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Actor Robert Kelker-Kelly dies at 62 in Missouri
Actor Robert Kelker-Kelly dies at 62 in Missouri

USA Today • 05 Oct 20:05

Soap opera veteran Robert Kelker-Kelly was found unresponsive at his home in St. Peters, Missouri, and died on Oct. 3, 2024, at age 62. Police said his death appeared to result from a medical event.

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Actor Robert Kelker-Kelly, known for playing Bo Brady, dies at 62
Actor Robert Kelker-Kelly, known for playing Bo Brady, dies at 62

Variety • 05 Oct 19:53

Robert Kelker-Kelly, who portrayed Bo Brady on "Days of Our Lives," died at age 62 in St. Peters, Missouri, after a medical emergency.

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Actor Robert Kelker-Kelly, known for Days of Our Lives, dies at 62
Actor Robert Kelker-Kelly, known for Days of Our Lives, dies at 62

Deadline • 05 Oct 19:32

Robert Kelker-Kelly, best known for playing Bo Brady on the NBC soap, died on Oct. 3 in St. Peters, Missouri, after a medical emergency.

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Actor Robert Kelker-Kelly, known for "Days of Our Lives," dies at 62
Actor Robert Kelker-Kelly, known for "Days of Our Lives," dies at 62

Page Six • 05 Oct 18:09

Robert Kelker-Kelly died on Oct. 3 at his Missouri home after reporting chest pain; the cause of death has not been released.

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Actor Robert Kelker-Kelly, known for 'Days of Our Lives', dies at 62
Actor Robert Kelker-Kelly, known for 'Days of Our Lives', dies at 62

TMZ • 05 Oct 17:16

Robert Kelker-Kelly, who portrayed Bo Brady on the soap opera 'Days of Our Lives', died on Oct. 3 at age 62, with the cause of death pending investigation.

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