Robert Kelker-Kelly Dies at 62, Reviving Feud With Days of Our Lives Co-Star Lisa Rinna

Robert Kelker-Kelly passed away on October 3, 2026. The actor was 62 years old when he died following a medical event at his Missouri home, years after stepping away from showbiz. His death has shocked many and has also brought his past feud with his Days of Our Lives co-star, Lisa Rinna, back into the spotlight.

Lisa Rinna called Robert Kelker-Kelly a ticking time bomb

Although Robert Kelker-Kelly and Lisa Rinna portrayed the married couple 'Bo Brady' and 'Billie Reed' on Days of Our Lives, they did not get along in real life. In her memoir You Better Believe I'm Gonna Talk About It, Lisa Rinna detailed their explosive relationship. Following Robert's passing, their feud is once again generating discussion.

Robert Kelker-Kelly and Lisa Rinna both joined the daytime show in 1992 and won a Soap Opera Digest Award for Hottest Soap Couple in 1995. Despite their award-winning on-screen chemistry, they could not stand each other when the cameras were off.