Robert Kelker-Kelly: key obituary facts
Is Robert Kelker-Kelly dead? Yes. Robert Kelker-Kelly died on October 3, 2026, at age 62.
Cause of death: Robert Kelker-Kelly's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Robert Kelker-Kelly known for?
He was an American actor.
More about Robert Kelker-Kelly
Born: 18 April 1964.
Place of birth: Wichita.
Gender: male.
Occupation: actor, television actor.
Nationality: United States.
Education: University of Kansas.
Career began: 1986.
Occupations: Actor, pilot.
Years active: 1987–present.
Known for: Bo Brady on Days of Our Lives and Sam Fowler on Another World.
Robert Kelker-Kelly, the American actor known for playing Bo Brady on Days of Our Lives and Sam Fowler on Another World, and a professional aircraft pilot, died October 3, 2026, aged 62.
Born in Wichita, Kansas, on April 18, 1964, he briefly attended the University of Kansas before pursuing acting. Kelker-Kelly originated the role of Sam Fowler on Another World, playing him from 1987 to 1990; he later returned to the series as Dr.
Shane Roberts from 1996 to 1998. His best-known role was Bo Brady on Days of Our Lives, where he appeared from 1992 to 1995. He also played Stavros Cassadine on General Hospital, in appearances spanning 2001 to 2003 and 2013 to 2014. The roles made him a familiar presence across three long-running American daytime dramas. After his work as a soap-opera actor, Kelker-Kelly became a professional aircraft pilot. His career in television began in the late 1980s, with his work on Another World establishing two distinct parts in the same series: first as Sam Fowler, then as Dr. Shane Roberts. His later General Hospital appearances returned him to daytime television years after his initial run as Bo Brady.