Medical examiner rules Robert Kelker-Kelly died of heart disease
The St. Charles, Mo. office found arteriosclerotic heart disease and ruled the death natural; the actor died October 3 at 62.
The Office of the Regional Medical Examiner in St. Charles, Mo. has ruled that actor Robert Kelker-Kelly died of arteriosclerotic heart disease, also known as coronary artery disease, according to Deadline. The office classified the manner of death as natural.
Kelker-Kelly died on October 3 at his home in St. Peters, Missouri, at age 62. St. Peters police said he had complained of chest pain shortly before becoming unresponsive, and he was pronounced dead at 9:09 pm after paramedics attempted life-saving measures.
He was best known to daytime audiences for two roles across three Network shows. In 1992 he took over the part of Bo Brady on Days of Our Lives from Peter Reckell and played it until Reckell returned in 1995.
Earlier, in 1987, he was cast as Sam Fowler on NBC's Another World and appeared until 1990. In 1996 he returned to Another World as Bobby Reno, later revealed as Dr. Shane Roberts, and played the role until 1998.
He portrayed Stavros Cassadine on General Hospital in 2001, with guest spots from 2002 to 2014. From 2003 to 2015 he also worked as a professional pilot.
Quick answers
How did Robert Kelker-Kelly die?
The Office of the Regional Medical Examiner in St. Charles, Mo. ruled the cause as arteriosclerotic heart disease, or coronary artery disease, and classified the manner of death as natural.
How old was Robert Kelker-Kelly when he died?
He was 62. He died on October 3 at his home in St. Peters, Missouri.
What roles was Robert Kelker-Kelly known for?
He played Sam Fowler and later Bobby Reno on Another World, Bo Brady on Days of Our Lives and Stavros Cassadine on General Hospital.