'Days of Our Lives' Actor Robert Kelker-Kelly Dead at 62, Tributes Pour
- Robert Kelker-Kelly, who played Bo Brady on Days of Our Lives, died on 3 October 2026 at his Missouri home
- Police responded to the actor's home after he complained of chest pain and was found unconscious and not breathing
- Fans of the beloved soap opera flooded social media with tributes to the actor and his iconic role
PAY ATTENTION: Mark Briefly News as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!
Source: Getty Images
Robert Kelker-Kelly, the actor best known for portraying Bo Brady on the long-running American soap opera Days of Our Lives, passed away on 3 October 2026. He was 62 years old.
TMZ, which broke the news on 5 October 2026, reported that St. Peters Police Department officers in Missouri responded to Kelker-Kelly's home after receiving a call about an unconscious man who had been complaining of chest pain and was not breathing. Emergency responders at the scene attempted life-saving measures, but their efforts were unsuccessful. A cause of death had not been officially confirmed at the time of reporting, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Bo Brady and a career on screen
Kelker-Kelly portrayed the popular character Bo Brady on Days of Our Lives from 1992 to 1995, stepping into a role that had already captured the hearts of soap opera fans across America. Beyond Salem, he was also recognised for his work on Another World, where he played Sam, earning a loyal following in that role as well.
PAY ATTENTION: You can now search for all your favourite news and topics on Briefly News.
The Bo and Hope love story remains one of daytime television's most iconic romances, and news of Kelker-Kelly's passing prompted an outpouring of emotion from fans who grew up watching the pair on screen.
Source: Getty Images
Fans react with heartbreak
Tributes quickly filled social media as the news spread. Below are some of the reactions:
@kimmeysh:
"I'm in tears…..take me back when Bo and Hope fell in love and married. 😭"
@shasta_speaks1:
"Bo and Hope my favs! 😢"
@br.idget40:
"No way!!!! Bo Brady!!!! Hope and Bo. He was my absolute favorite 🙌🙏😢🕊️💔."
@kristindmacisaac:
"Loved him as Sam on Another World ❤️"
@2x5isme:
"Bo was one of my imaginary husbands when I played house… RIP🙁"
@dmoney1153:
"For all the incorrect comments - yes, this is Bo Brady, but not the original/current. This was a replacement for 3 years from 1992 through 95."
American Idol star kills wife
In more international uodates, Briefly News reported that Caleb Flynn, a former American Idol contestant and music pastor, was found guilty of killing his wife, Ashley Flynn, last week.
Flynn's two daughters, aged 9 and 11, wrote heartbreaking letters that were read aloud during the sentencing hearing.
PAY ATTENTION: Follow Briefly News on Twitter and never miss the hottest topics! Find us at @brieflyza!
Source: Briefly News
