Robert Kelker-Kelly died of coronary artery disease, examiner rules
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The cause of actor Robert Kelker-Kelly’s death has been identified as arteriosclerotic heart disease, commonly known as coronary artery disease. The medical examiner ruled his death natural, adding new detail to reports of his death at home in Missouri earlier this month.
Kelker-Kelly died aged 62 on 3 October in St. Peters. Police said he was found unconscious and not breathing after reportedly complaining of chest pain; paramedics attempted life-saving measures. He was known for playing Bo Brady on *Days of Our Lives* and roles on *Another World* and *General Hospital*, and later worked as a professional pilot.
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In short
- Cause of death was coronary artery disease.
- His death was ruled natural.
- The actor was 62 and later worked as a pilot.
How this story developed
- 2 hours ago The medical examiner attributed Kelker-Kelly’s death to coronary artery disease and classified it as natural, adding that he had also played roles on Another World and General Hospital before working as a professional pilot.
- 2 hours ago Robert Kelker-Kelly, the actor known for playing Bo Brady on Days of Our Lives, died aged 62 at his home in St Peters, Missouri, on 3 October after reportedly complaining of chest pain.
Full account
Robert Kelker-Kelly, the actor known for playing Bo Brady on Days of Our Lives, died from arteriosclerotic heart disease, also called coronary artery disease, according to the St Charles County medical examiner. The death was classified as natural. Kelker-Kelly was 62 when he died at his home in St Peters, Missouri, on 3 October.
Police were called after Kelker-Kelly was found unresponsive and not breathing. Reports say he had complained of chest pain shortly beforehand. A police report cited by Fox News Digital gives a fuller account: his wife, Allison Kelly, said he also experienced pain in his left arm during their drive home from the airport and asked to stop because he felt sick. He declined her suggestion to go to hospital, went to bed at home and asked her to bring him an aspirin. She found him unresponsive when she returned and called 999, beginning CPR. Paramedics attempted resuscitation, but he was pronounced dead at 9.09pm.
Born in Wichita, Kansas, Kelker-Kelly began his television career in 1987 as Sam Fowler on Another World, where he appeared until 1990. In 1992 he took over the established role of Bo Brady on Days of Our Lives from Peter Reckell, playing opposite Kristian Alfonso and Lisa Rinna. He stayed until Reckell returned to the part in 1995. Fox News Digital notes that Kelker-Kelly received a 1994 Soap Opera Digest Award for outstanding lead actor.
Kelker-Kelly later returned to Another World as Bobby Reno, a professional racing driver whose identity was eventually revealed to be Dr Shane Roberts; he played the part from 1996 to 1998. He also appeared as Stavros Cassadine on General Hospital, beginning in 2001 and making guest appearances in later years. Outside acting, he worked as a professional pilot from 2003 to 2015.
Where outlets differ
From the full account, which is AI-written from the sources:
Both reports identify arteriosclerotic heart disease as the cause and natural death as the manner. The Deadline Hollywood account gives the brief police summary and career history; Fox News Digital, citing a police report, details the events described by his wife, including left arm pain, his decision not to go to hospital, and her attempt at CPR.
Fox News Digital also reports the medical examiner released Kelker-Kelly without requesting further investigation and says police found no suspicious circumstances. Those details are not included in the Deadline Hollywood account. Its account gives more detail about his later Another World and General Hospital roles and his pilot career, while Fox highlights his 1994 acting award.
Explained simply
Robert Kelker-Kelly was an American actor whose television career began in the late 1980s. He played Sam Fowler on the daytime drama Another World, Bo Brady on Days of Our Lives and Stavros Cassadine on General Hospital.
These programmes are long-running US soap operas, known for following families and relationships through ongoing storylines. Kelker-Kelly also worked as a professional pilot from 2003 to 2015, alongside his best-known acting roles.
Coronary artery disease is a condition in which narrowed or blocked arteries reduce blood flow to the heart. It is a form of heart disease and can lead to serious complications.
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Originally published by Deadline as “‘Days Of Our Lives’ Actor Robert Kelker-Kelly’s Cause Of Death Revealed”.