Robert Kelker-Kelly, 'Days of Our Lives' star who played Bo Brady, dies at 62

Robert Kelker-Kelly, known for playing Bo Brady on 'Days of Our Lives', has died at 62 in Missouri after chest pain Robert Kelker-Kelly, best known for playing Bo Brady on the long-running soap opera Days of Our Lives, has died at 62. Kelker-Kelly died Saturday in St. Peters, Missouri, according to the St. Peters Police Department. Officers responded to a report of an unconscious man who was not breathing. Police said Kelker-Kelly had reportedly complained of chest pain shortly before becoming unresponsive, with the circumstances appearing consistent with a medical event. The actor began his television career in 1987 when he joined Another World as Sam Fowler. He later became known to daytime television audiences for his role as Bo Brady on Days of Our Lives, joining the NBC soap opera in 1992 and taking over the role from Peter Reckell. During his time on the series, Kelker-Kelly appeared opposite Kristian Alfonso, who played Hope Brady, and Lisa Rinna, who portrayed Billie Reed. Reckell returned to the role of Bo in 1995. Rinna later discussed her working relationship with Kelker-Kelly in her memoir, You Better Believe I'm Gonna Talk About It, describing tensions between the two actors despite their frequent scenes together. Kelker-Kelly and Rinna both joined Days of Our Lives in 1992 and received a Soap Opera Digest Award for Hottest Soap Couple in 1995. Kelker-Kelly married Miriam Parrish in 1997 and subsequently left Los Angeles and acting. He became certified as an airframe and powerplant mechanic before pursuing a career as a professional pilot. He also taught acting and continued flying and teaching until his death. His other television credits included General Hospital, where he played Stavros Cassadine in 2001 and returned for guest appearances in later years. His film and television work also included Dream for an Insomniac, Winter Heat and Mr. Write.