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Days of Our Lives actor Robert Kelker-Kelly dies of heart disease

Robert Kelker-Kelly, best known for Days of Our Lives, died of arteriosclerotic heart disease at 62.

Kelker-Kelly was found unconscious and not breathing on October 3 after reportedly having chest pain. First responders pronounced him dead at the scene.

He died of arteriosclerotic heart disease. Robert Kelker-Kelly made his acting debut in 1987.

He played Sam Fowler on Another World for three years. In 1992 he was cast as Bo Brady on Days of Our Lives.

This role was originally held by Peter Reckell. The actor also played Stavos Cassadine on General Hospital in 2001.

He made guest appearances on that show in 2002, 2003, 2013 and 2014. Authorities noted there was nothing suspicious about his death.

62
Age at death
Arteriosclerotic heart disease
Cause of death
1987
Acting debut year
1992
Days of Our Lives casting

Why it mattersKelker-Kelly was a well-known soap opera actor who entertained audiences for decades.

AustraliaNo direct Australian impact; Kelker-Kelly was an American actor who worked in US television.

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