Robert Kelker-Kelly, the actor best known for portraying Bo Brady on the daytime soap opera “Days of Our Lives,” has died at 62. His death was confirmed to Fox News Digital by a Missouri medical examiner’s office, as reported by Fox News.

Kelker-Kelly died Oct. 3, according to the medical examiner’s office. An official cause of death has not been disclosed.

Local police said officers were dispatched at approximately 8:16 p.m. that day. They were responding to a report that Kelker-Kelly was unconscious and not breathing.

Police and personnel from the St. Charles County Ambulance District responded to the scene. Efforts to save the actor were unsuccessful.

“Our officers arrived on scene along with the St. Charles County Ambulance District, and life-saving measures were administered but were unsuccessful,” police told Fox News Digital.

Authorities said nothing at the scene appeared suspicious. They also shared information about what Kelker-Kelly had reportedly experienced before he became unresponsive.

“There was nothing suspicious noted at the scene,” police noted. “Mr. Kelly had reportedly complained of chest pain shortly before becoming unresponsive, and the circumstances appeared consistent with a medical event.”

Police said Kelker-Kelly’s body was released by the medical examiner to a local funeral home. No additional details about an official cause of death were provided.

Born April 18, 1964, in Wichita, Kansas, Kelker-Kelly built a television career that included roles on several recognizable daytime dramas. His work placed him in prominent parts on “Another World,” “Days of Our Lives” and “General Hospital.”

His daytime television career began with “Another World,” where he originated the role of Sam Fowler in 1987. He later returned to the soap opera and portrayed additional characters.

Those later “Another World” roles included Bobby Reno and Dr. Shane Roberts. The multiple parts reflected his continuing connection to the program after his initial appearance as Sam Fowler.

Kelker-Kelly became widely known to “Days of Our Lives” audiences when he assumed the role of Bo Brady in 1992. He replaced Peter Reckell, the actor who had originally portrayed the character.

Kelker-Kelly remained with “Days of Our Lives” until 1995. During his time on the show, he appeared alongside Lisa Rinna, who was also featured with him in promotional photographs as their characters.

The last scene of Robert Kelker-Kelly as Bo Brady ️ ️ ️ #Days https://t.co/4fLiOYz4Ak

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His performance brought him recognition from the Soap Opera Digest Awards. In 1994, he received the award for outstanding lead actor.

Kelker-Kelly and Rinna also shared the 1995 hottest soap couple honor. The recognition came during the final year of his run as Bo Brady on the long-running daytime series.

After his work on “Days of Our Lives,” Kelker-Kelly joined the cast of “General Hospital.” He played the villainous Stavros Cassadine from 2001 to 2003.

He later returned to “General Hospital” and again portrayed Stavros Cassadine. Those subsequent appearances occurred in 2013 and 2014.

Outside acting, Kelker-Kelly was also a professional pilot. His work in aviation accompanied a career remembered for multiple characters across three daytime television programs.

Kelker-Kelly was married to Linda Rattner from 1988 to 1992. He later married actress Miriam Parrish, with that marriage lasting from 1997 until 2013.

His television credits ranged from originating Sam Fowler on “Another World” to taking over the established role of Bo Brady and later playing Stavros Cassadine.

Kelker-Kelly’s death at 62 closes a career connected to some of daytime television’s most recognizable programs.

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