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Actor Robert Kelker-Kelly Dies at 62 Due to Heart Disease

The 'Days of Our Lives' star passed away at his Missouri home after paramedics failed to revive him.

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Robert Kelker-Kelly, best known for his role as Bo Brady on the long-running soap opera 'Days of Our Lives', has died at the age of 62 due to arteriosclerotic heart disease, reports confirm 123.

Kelker-Kelly, who was born on April 18, 1964, in Wichita, Kansas, was discovered unconscious and not breathing at his home in St. Peters, Missouri, on October 3, 2026 3. According to the Office of the Regional Medical Examiner in St. Charles, Missouri, the cause of death was determined to be natural 1.

Paramedics responded to a call regarding an adult male experiencing cardiac arrest at Kelker-Kelly's residence around 8:16 PM, and despite their efforts to revive him, he was pronounced dead at 9:09 p.m. on the same day 23.

Kelker-Kelly's wife, Allison Kelly, had picked him up from the airport earlier that evening at around 7:30 p.m., just hours before his passing 2.

In addition to his iconic portrayal of Bo Brady from 1992 to 1995, Kelker-Kelly also gained recognition for his roles as Stavros Cassadine on 'General Hospital' from 2001 to 2003, and again in 2013 and 2014 12. He was previously married to actress Miriam Parrish from 1997 to 2013, and they have a daughter together named Amelia Rose Kelly 3.

Kelker-Kelly's career was marked by numerous accolades, including the 1994 Soap Opera Digest Award for outstanding lead actor 2.

What we know

  • Robert Kelker-Kelly died at the age of 62 due to arteriosclerotic heart disease 123
  • He was found unconscious and not breathing at his home in St. Peters, Missouri 3
  • The cause of death was determined to be natural by the Office of the Regional Medical Examiner in St. Charles, Missouri 1
  • Paramedics attempted to revive him but were unsuccessful 1
  • He was born on April 18, 1964, in Wichita, Kansas 2
  • He won the 1994 Soap Opera Digest Award for outstanding lead actor 2
  • He was married to actress Miriam Parrish from 1997 to 2013 and has a daughter named Amelia Rose Kelly 3
  • He portrayed Bo Brady on 'Days of Our Lives' from 1992 to 1995 and Stavros Cassadine on 'General Hospital' from 2001 to 2003, and again in 2013 and 2014 12

What remains unclear

  • The exact date of Kelker-Kelly's death is reported differently by sources, with some stating October 3, 2026, while others do not specify the year 12 — 3

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Verification report

74%
Likely accurate
Probability of truth, weighted across 18 claims from 3 outlets. Each claim is scored by how many independent, reliable newsrooms support or contradict it. Method
  • confirmed
    Robert Kelker-Kelly died due to arteriosclerotic heart disease.
    91% · supported by 3
  • confirmed
    His age at the time of death was 62.
    91% · supported by 3
  • confirmed
    Kelker-Kelly played Bo Brady on 'Days of Our Lives' from 1992 to 1995.
    91% · supported by 3
  • likely
    The death occurred on October 3, 2026.
    72% · supported by 2, contradicted by 1
  • likely
    Kelker-Kelly passed away at his home in St. Peters, Missouri.
    71% · supported by 1
  • likely
    The cause of death was determined to be natural by the Office of the Regional Medical Examiner in St. Charles, Missouri.
    71% · supported by 1
  • likely
    Paramedics attempted to revive him but were unsuccessful.
    71% · supported by 1
  • likely
    Kelker-Kelly was pronounced dead at 9:09 p.m. on October 3.
    68% · supported by 1
  • likely
    Kelker-Kelly was discovered unconscious and not breathing on October 3rd.
    67% · supported by 1
  • likely
    Emergency services responded to a call regarding an adult male experiencing cardiac arrest at Kelker-Kelly's residence around 8:16 PM.
    67% · supported by 1
  • unverified
    Kelker-Kelly had experienced chest pain prior to becoming unresponsive.
    53% · supported by 1, contradicted by 1
  • likely
    Kelker-Kelly portrayed Stavros Cassadine on 'General Hospital' from 2001 to 2003 and again in 2013 and 2014.
    84% · supported by 2
  • likely
    Kelker-Kelly's wife, Allison Kelly, picked him up from the airport at around 7:30 p.m. on October 3.
    68% · supported by 1
  • likely
    Kelker-Kelly was born on April 18, 1964, in Wichita, Kansas.
    68% · supported by 1
  • likely
    Kelker-Kelly won the 1994 Soap Opera Digest Award for outstanding lead actor.
    68% · supported by 1
  • likely
    There were no suspicious circumstances surrounding Kelker-Kelly's death.
    67% · supported by 1
  • likely
    Kelker-Kelly was married to actress Miriam Parrish from 1997 to 2013.
    67% · supported by 1
  • likely
    Kelker-Kelly had a daughter named Amelia Rose Kelly.
    67% · supported by 1

Sources & references

  1. Deadline — ‘Days Of Our Lives’ Actor Robert Kelker-Kelly’s Cause Of Death Revealed · 2026-10-29
  2. Fox News — 'Days of our Lives' star Robert Kelker-Kelly's cause of death revealed · 2026-10-29
  3. Page Six — ‘Days of Our Lives’ actor Robert Kelker-Kelly’s cause of death revealed · 2026-10-29

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