Remembering the Daytime TV Star
Soap Star Robert Kelker-Kelly, Known for Days of Our Lives, Dies at 62
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Kelker-Kelly began his daytime-TV career in 1987 as Sam Fowler on Another World, before moving on to Days of Our Lives.
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Lisa Rinna described a deeply strained relationship with Kelker-Kelly in her 2026 memoir, writing, “He made my life a living hell on the set of Days” and calling his behavior “verbally abusive.”
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Kelker-Kelly played Stavros Cassadine on General Hospital from 2001 to 2003, then returned to the role from 2013 to 2014.
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He married Linda Rattner in 1988; they divorced in 1992. In 1997, he married Days of Our Lives co-star Miriam Parrish, and that marriage ended in 2013.
Robert Kelker-Kelly, best known for playing Bo Brady on Days of Our Lives, has died at age 62. A medical examiner in Missouri confirmed his death on October 3. The actor took over the role from Peter Reckell in 1992 and appeared in nearly 600 episodes before Reckell returned in 1995.
After leaving daytime television, Kelker-Kelly built a second career as a pilot and flight instructor. He later played Stavros Cassadine on General Hospital and its spin-off Port Charles. No cause of death has been announced.
From Another World to Days of Our Lives
Kelker-Kelly began his daytime-TV career in 1987 playing Sam Fowler on Another World. According to Mandatory, he was born in Wichita, Kansas. His breakthrough came when he joined Days of Our Lives in 1992, stepping into the iconic Bo Brady role.
He held the part for three years, appearing in nearly 600 episodes. When original actor Peter Reckell returned to the role in 1995, Kelker-Kelly moved on to other soap roles. His time on the show made him a recognizable face across daytime television.
Years on General Hospital and Port Charles
Kelker-Kelly played villain Stavros Cassadine on General Hospital from 2001 to 2003. He returned to the role from 2013 to 2014. The character became one of his most memorable parts in the soap-opera world.
After these roles, he stepped away from acting. According to sources, Kelker-Kelly pursued a career in aviation, becoming a pilot and flight instructor. This marked a major career shift from his soap-opera days.
A Troubled Legacy and Personal Life
Kelker-Kelly's time on Days of Our Lives was marked by tension behind the scenes. In her 2026 memoir, actress Lisa Rinna described their relationship as deeply strained. She wrote that his behavior was "verbally abusive" and that he "made my life a living hell on the set."
Off-screen, Kelker-Kelly married Linda Rattner in 1988, but they divorced in 1992. In 1997, he married Days of Our Lives co-star Miriam Parrish. That marriage lasted until 2013. He leaves behind a complicated legacy in daytime television.
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