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'Days of Our Lives' actor Robert Kelker-Kelly dead at 62
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Key Points:
- Robert Kelker-Kelly, known for his roles on “Days of Our Lives” and “Another World,” died at age 62 on October 3 at his Missouri home after complaining of chest pain; authorities were unable to revive him, and the cause of death has not been disclosed.
- Kelker-Kelly began his acting career in high school and overcame homelessness before debuting as Sam Fowler on “Another World” in 1987, later taking over the role of Bo Brady on “Days of Our Lives” from 1992 to 1995.
- He described his time on “Days of Our Lives” as extremely demanding, working up to 90 hours a week, but left the show due to dissatisfaction with the material and a failed contract renewal.
- After moving to New York, Kelker-Kelly appeared intermittently on “General Hospital” as Stavros Cassadine between 2001 and 2014.
- Earlier in 2023, former co-star Lisa Rinna accused Kelker-Kelly of bullying and verbal abuse during their time on “Days of Our Lives,” describing him as unpredictable and manipulative; Kelker-Kelly did not publicly respond to these allegations.
