Robert Kelker-Kelly lifeless – ‘Days of Our Lives’ star dies at 62

Published On: October 6, 2026

Up to date Oct. 5, 2026, 4:05 p.m. ET

Cleaning soap opera star Robert Kelker-Kelly has died on the age of 62.

The actor, recognized for his roles on TV reveals together with “Days of Our Lives” and “Basic Hospital,” died Saturday, Oct. 3, in St. Peters, Missouri, a spokesperson for the St. Peters Police Division confirmed to USA TODAY on Oct. 5. His reason for loss of life has not been shared publicly.

Officers responded to Kelker-Kelly’s residence round 8:16 p.m. native time following a report of an unconscious man who was not respiratory. CPR was in progress when officers arrived, and extra lifesaving measures have been unsuccessful.

Police stated Kelker-Kelly had complained of chest ache shortly earlier than turning into unresponsive. Authorities stated nothing suspicious was discovered on the scene and the circumstances appeared in keeping with a medical occasion. His physique was launched by the medical expert to an area funeral residence.

Born April 18, 1964, in Wichita, Kansas, Kelker-Kelly first appeared on display in 1987, enjoying Sam Fowler on “One other World.” In 1992, he joined the forged of “Days of Our Lives” as Bo Brady after Peter Reckell’s departure and remained within the position for practically 600 episodes till 1995.

Kelker-Kelly went on to painting Stavros Cassadine on “Basic Hospital” in 2001 and later returned for a number of temporary appearances, along with his final being in September 2014. He additionally returned to “One other World” from 1996 till 1998 in a brand new position as Bobby Reno.

He stayed out of the highlight lately, specializing in his profession as knowledgeable pilot in Missouri.

Robert Kelker-Kelly was known as out by ‘Days of Our Lives’ costar

In February, Kelker-Kelly made headlines when his former “Days of Our Lives” costar Lisa Rinna revealed their tense real-life relationship in her memoir “You Higher Consider I am Gonna Speak About It.”

“Behind the scenes, we hated one another,” the “Actual Housewives of Beverly Hills” alum wrote, calling Kelker-Kelly one in every of Hollywood’s “bullies.”

“He made my life a dwelling hell on the set of ‘Days.’ He was horrible to me,” she added. “I might go as far as to say verbally abusive. He was passive-aggressive, manipulative and performed bizarre thoughts video games.”