Robert Kelker-Kelly, the actor who played Bo Brady on Days of Our Lives, has died at 62. A Missouri medical examiner confirmed the death to TMZ, stating he passed away on Oct. 3. No cause of death has been revealed at this time, and details are still developing.
Kelker-Kelly made his daytime debut in 1987 as Sam Fowler on Another World. In 1992, he joined Days of Our Lives as Bo Brady, taking over the role from original actor Peter Reckell. Stepping into a recast of such a beloved character was no easy task, but Kelker-Kelly held the role for years and became the Bo Brady for a whole generation of viewers.
His passing adds to a string of recent losses among familiar daytime TV stars, and fans have been sharing memories and tributes online since the news broke. There’s also a local angle here, as the death was confirmed through a Missouri medical examiner, and questions about the cause remain unanswered.
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