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Entertainment · October 29, 2026

Days of Our Lives Star Robert Kelker-Kelly’s Cause of Death Revealed

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Robert Kelker-Kelly, a veteran actor known for his roles on soap operas including 'Days of Our Lives,' 'Another World,' and 'General Hospital,' died at age 62 from arteriosclerotic heart disease. The Office of the Regional Medical Examiner in St. Charles, Missouri, ruled his death natural. On the evening of October 3, emergency services were dispatched to his residence following reports of a male in cardiac arrest. Despite life-saving efforts by first responders, Kelker-Kelly was pronounced dead at the scene. Reports indicate he had experienced chest pain shortly before his death but declined a hospital visit.

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  • Robert Kelker-Kelly died at the age of 62.
  • The cause of death was arteriosclerotic heart disease.
  • The manner of death was ruled natural.
  • The death was confirmed by the Office of the Regional Medical Examiner in St. Charles, Missouri.
  • Emergency responders were dispatched to Kelker-Kelly's home at approximately 8:16 p.m. on October 3.

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  • Kelker-Kelly worked as a professional pilot.
  • The actor reportedly experienced chest and left arm pain and vomited during a car ride shortly before his death.
  • Kelker-Kelly's wife, Allison Kelly, picked him up from Spirit of St. Louis Airport around 7:30 p.m. on the night of his death.
  • Kelker-Kelly reportedly declined a hospital visit when his wife offered to take him.
  • A 911 dispatch recording captured efforts to move the actor from his bed during the emergency response.
  • The St. Peters Police Department responded to the scene alongside EMS.

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