Robert Kelker-Kelly dies at 62: ‘Days of Our Lives’ actor’s cause of death and net worth

Robert Kelker-Kelly, the actor best known for playing Bo Brady on Days of Our Lives, has died aged 62, according to information from the Missouri medical examiner.

Kelker-Kelly died on Saturday, October 3, 2026, although news of his death was not made public until Monday. The cause of death has not been disclosed.

The actor was reportedly found unconscious at his home and emergency responders attempted to revive him but were unsuccessful. There were reportedly no signs of suspicious circumstances.

Some later reports suggested Kelker-Kelly may have experienced chest pain before losing consciousness and that emergency responders were called to a possible cardiac arrest.

However, this has not been confirmed by his family or representatives.

Several celebrity finance websites have estimated Robert Kelker-Kelly’s net worth at around $10 million, although the figure has not been independently confirmed.

His income came primarily from his television career, while he also worked as a professional pilot and flight instructor.

Born on April 18, 1964, in Wichita, Kansas, Kelker-Kelly began his television career in 1987 as Sam Fowler on Another World.

In 1992, he took over the role of Bo Brady on Days of Our Lives, remaining with the series until 1995.

He later appeared on General Hospital as Stavros Cassadine and continued working in television. His daytime career earned him a Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in 1994.

Kelker-Kelly also appeared in productions including Night Sins, Touched by an Angel, Dream for an Insomniac and Rescue 77.