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Soap Opera Actor Robert Kelker-Kelly Dies at 62 in Missouri
entertainment14 days ago

Soap Opera Actor Robert Kelker-Kelly Dies at 62 in Missouri

Robert Kelker-Kelly, a veteran soap opera actor known for his roles as Bo Brady on 'Days of Our Lives' and Stavros Cassadine on 'General Hospital,' has died at age 62. He passed away on October 3 at his home in St. Peters, Missouri, after suffering from chest pain. While the specific cause of death remains pending, authorities described the incident as a medical event with no suspicious circumstances. Kelker-Kelly’s career spanned nearly four decades, including a 1994 Soap Opera Digest Award win, and he later transitioned to a professional career as a pilot.

via vulture.com|
#days-of-our-lives#entertainment#general-hospital
Soap Opera Veteran Robert Kelker-Kelly Dies at 62 in Missouri
entertainment14 days ago

Soap Opera Veteran Robert Kelker-Kelly Dies at 62 in Missouri

Robert Kelker-Kelly, a soap opera actor known for roles in 'Days of Our Lives' and 'General Hospital,' died at age 62 on October 3 in St. Peters, Missouri. First responders arrived at his home to find him unconscious and not breathing after he reported chest pain. Despite CPR efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities described the incident as a medical event with no suspicious circumstances, though the specific cause of death remains pending. Kelker-Kelly had retired from acting to become a professional pilot and was survived by his daughter.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#days-of-our-lives#entertainment#general-hospital
General Hospital: Charlotte Faces Boarding School, Sonny Linked to Prison Beatdown
entertainment23 days ago

General Hospital: Charlotte Faces Boarding School, Sonny Linked to Prison Beatdown

On the September 25 episode of General Hospital, Charlotte Cassadine faces potential expulsion to boarding school after her attempt to frame Drew Cain backfired. Meanwhile, Curtis Ashford and Jenz Sidwell were attacked in prison, with a message implicating Sonny Corinthos. Jordan Ashford also clashed with her newly revealed estranged sister, Monet Mitchell.

via Soap Opera Digest|
#bluesy-burke#donnell-turner#entertainment
Chris McKenna Reveals He Left 'General Hospital' in June Before Jack Brennan's Pool Death
entertainment1 month ago

Chris McKenna Reveals He Left 'General Hospital' in June Before Jack Brennan's Pool Death

Actor Chris McKenna confirmed he finished filming his role as Jack Brennan on 'General Hospital' in June, months before the character's on-screen death. McKenna called the exit 'disappointing' but expressed gratitude for the experience, noting it was his third time being written off a soap opera. The character's death in the Metro Court pool has sparked a murder mystery involving multiple suspects, including Willow Cain, whom McKenna jokingly hopes is the killer.

via michaelfairmantv.com|
#chris-mckenna#entertainment#general-hospital
Young and the Restless Leads 2026 Daytime Emmy Noms Ahead of October Show
entertainment3 months ago

Young and the Restless Leads 2026 Daytime Emmy Noms Ahead of October Show

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced the 53rd Daytime Emmy nominations, led by The Young and the Restless with 18 nods, followed by Beyond the Gates (15), General Hospital (13), and Days of Our Lives (8). The Kelly Clarkson Show and Sherri also rack up nominations as their swan-song seasons wrap. The ceremony is set for October 30 in Hollywood, with nominees across drama, talk, lifestyle, culinary, and other categories.

via TV Insider|
#awards#daytime-emmys#entertainment
Daytime Emmys 53rd Nominees Preview: Y&R Leads, Debutant Beyond the Gates Shines
television3 months ago

Daytime Emmys 53rd Nominees Preview: Y&R Leads, Debutant Beyond the Gates Shines

The 53rd Daytime Emmy nominations spot CBS’s The Young and the Restless on top with 18 nods, followed by Beyond the Gates (16) and General Hospital (13); Days of Our Lives has 8 nominations and The Bold and the Beautiful has 6. Beyond the Gates, in its first eligible year, scores in multiple acting categories and others, signaling a strong debut. The list covers major categories across drama series, lead/ supporting/ emerging talent, guest performances, writing, directing, casting, and various daytime talk, lifestyle, culinary, travel, and special programs. The awards ceremony is set for October 30, 2026, with undisclosed whether it will air on TV or stream online.

via TVLine|
#beyond-the-gates#daytime-emmys#nominations-2026
Randolph Mantooth, Emergency! Star, Dies at 80
obituaries3 months ago

Randolph Mantooth, Emergency! Star, Dies at 80

Randolph Mantooth, best known as Los Angeles paramedic John Gage on NBC’s Emergency!, died July 9 in a Ventura, California hospice after a long illness, at age 80. The actor also built a daytime-soap resume with roles on Loving (380+ episodes) and The City, plus appearances on As the World Turns and One Life to Live, and he voiced Gage in Emergency+4. His long TV career included guest spots on Charlie’s Angels, Dallas, Murder, She Wrote, The Fall Guy, L.A. Law, MacGyver, Walker, Texas Ranger and Criminal Minds, with his final credit in 2011’s Sons of Anarchy. Born September 19, 1945, in Sacramento, Mantooth’s death was confirmed to Deadline by his family via The Hollywood Reporter.

via Deadline|
#emergency#loving#obituaries
Randolph Mantooth, Iconic Emergency! Paramedic John Gage, Dies at 80
entertainment3 months ago

Randolph Mantooth, Iconic Emergency! Paramedic John Gage, Dies at 80

Randolph Mantooth, best known as paramedic John Gage on Emergency!, died July 9 at 80. Born in 1945 in Sacramento, he built a decades-long career in TV, film and theater, with Emergency! launching his fame and fueling his advocacy for first responders; he later starred in Loving and other soaps and remained active in the industry. He is survived by his wife, Kristen Connors, and siblings.

via TV Insider|
#emergency-services#entertainment#obituary
John Oliver Signs on for Dual Soap Roles on General Hospital and Days of Our Lives
entertainment3 months ago

John Oliver Signs on for Dual Soap Roles on General Hospital and Days of Our Lives

John Oliver revealed on Last Week Tonight that he will appear on two daytime soaps, General Hospital and Days of Our Lives. General Hospital will feature a three-episode arc airing July 2, 3, and 6, while Days of Our Lives will air his appearances on August 11, 12, and 14. Oliver has already taped a week of DOOL episodes and described the gig as a huge honor; ABC confirmed a significant guest role on GH and praised his performance, fulfilling his fan-backed dream of joining a soap world.

via USA Today|
#days-of-our-lives#entertainment#general-hospital
John Oliver Takes Center Stage in General Hospital and Days of Our Lives
entertainment3 months ago

John Oliver Takes Center Stage in General Hospital and Days of Our Lives

John Oliver will appear in substantial guest roles on General Hospital (July 2, 3, 6) and Days of Our Lives (Aug. 11, 12, 14), fulfilling his long-running dream to act in soaps; producers praise his professionalism and say he’ll play an integral, face-forward character that intersects with ongoing Port Charles storylines.

via Los Angeles Times|
#days-of-our-lives#entertainment#general-hospital
Kate Mansi Exits General Hospital After Three-Year Run
entertainment4 months ago

Kate Mansi Exits General Hospital After Three-Year Run

Kate Mansi is leaving General Hospital after three years as Kristina Corinthos Davis, with her final episodes set to air in June. The departure was first reported by Soap Opera Network and confirmed by showrunner Frank Valentini. Mansi joined GH in 2023 after a nine-year run on Days of Our Lives, has directed two GH episodes, and has Daytime Emmy recognition from past work; Valentini said the door is always open for her to return.

via Variety|
#daytime-emmys#entertainment#general-hospital
2025 Daytime Emmy Nominations: 'Y&R' Leads and Full List Revealed
television1 year ago

2025 Daytime Emmy Nominations: 'Y&R' Leads and Full List Revealed

The 2025 Daytime Emmy Awards nominations have been announced, with 'The Young and the Restless' leading in major categories, followed by 'General Hospital' and 'Days of Our Lives'. The awards will be held in October on CBS, celebrating excellence in daytime television across various categories including drama, talk shows, culinary programs, and more.

via tvinsider.com|
#2025#daytime-emmy-awards#nominations