Tristan Rogers death: Longtime ‘General Hospital’ star dies at 79 after cancer battle
Tristan Rogers, known for his role as Robert Scorpio on General Hospital, dies at 79
- Tristan Rogers, the actor best known for his role as Robert Scorpio on the soap opera General Hospital, has died at the age of 79.
- He passed away on Friday morning following a battle with lung cancer, a diagnosis he had announced last month.
- His manager confirmed Rogers was never a smoker, and stated that his role as Robert Scorpio, which he played on and off for 45 years, “meant everything to him.”
- Rogers is survived by his wife, two children, and a grandchild.
- Tributes from heartbroken fans and fellow actors have poured in following the news of his death.