Robert Kelker-Kelly, ‘Days of Our Lives’ Star, Died of Heart Disease at 68

Robert Kelker-Kelly, known for roles on ‘Days of Our Lives’ and ‘Another World,’ died of arteriosclerotic heart disease, a form of coronary artery disease, at his home in St. Peters, Missouri, on October 3. The Office of the Regional Medical Examiner in St. Charles, Missouri, ruled the death natural, according to People. Kelker-Kelly was 68. His career spanned decades in daytime television, where he became a familiar face to soap opera audiences. The cause of death sheds light on the prevalence of heart disease, a leading cause of mortality in the United States, and serves as a reminder of the importance of cardiovascular health. Fans and colleagues remember his contributions to the genre.