Robert Kelker-Kelly, ‘Days of Our Lives’ and ‘General Hospital’ soap opera star, dies at 62

Robert Kelker-Kelly, ‘Days of Our Lives’ and ‘General Hospital’ soap opera star, dies at 62

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Key Points:

  • Soap opera actor Robert Kelker-Kelly, known for his roles on "Days of Our Lives" and "General Hospital," has died at the age of 62, confirmed by the Missouri medical examiner’s office.
  • The cause of death has not been disclosed, and the death certification process is expected to take approximately 12 weeks.
  • Kelker-Kelly gained fame playing Bo Brady on "Days of Our Lives" (1992-1995) and Stavros Cassadine on "General Hospital" (2001-2014).
  • Former co-star Lisa Rinna, who played Kelker-Kelly’s love interest on "Days of Our Lives," revealed in her memoir that they had a difficult off-screen relationship despite winning a Soap Opera Digest Award together.
  • "Days of Our Lives" acknowledged Kelker-Kelly’s passing with a brief tribute on Instagram, expressing condolences.

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