US EditionTristan Rogers, ‘General Hospital’s’ Scorpio, Dies At 79
Tristan Rogers, 79, died from lung cancer complications despite never smoking, leaving behind a family and a legacy as a beloved soap opera actor.
- Tristan Rogers, the Australian actor famous for his role as Robert Scorpio on the soap opera General Hospital, passed away on August 15, 2025, after a struggle with lung cancer.
- His cancer diagnosis became public in July 2025, about a month before his death, despite him never having been a smoker.
- Rogers' acting career spanned more than 50 years, including roles on Young and the Restless and voice work in The Rescuers Down Under.
- His longtime manager Meryl Soodak remarked that Rogers took great pride in being a Scorpio and was instrumental in developing the character from the ground up, underscoring his significant contribution.
- Fans and colleagues mourned Rogers' passing, and his achievements are commemorated with a star located on a notable walkway in Palm Springs.
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General Hospital 's 'Robert Scorpio' Is Dead
Tristan Rogers, the Emmy-winning actor who played legacy character Robert Scorpio on ABC's General Hospital , died Friday, less than one month after he made a special appearance on the soap opera, reports the AP . He was 79. His longtime manager tells ABC7 that Rogers died after a battle with lung...
'General Hospital' Actor Dies At 79 After Cancer Battle
Tristan Rogers, who starred as Robert Scorpio on the long-running soap opera “General Hospital” for 45 years, has passed away. He was 79-years-old. The fan favorite actor’s manager, Meryl Soodak, confirmed the tragic news in a statement to ABC on Friday. Rogers passed away after a short battle with lung cancer. “He loved being Scorpio, and he created that role from nothing,” Soodak said. “He was supposed to work a day, and he ended up making it …
'General Hospital' Actor Tristan Rogers Passes Away at 79
Get latest articles and stories on Entertainment at LatestLY. Tristan Rogers, who was best known for playing the role of Robert Scorpio on the daytime soap opera 'General Hospital', has passed away, his manager confirmed to ABC 7. He was 79, reported E! News. Entertainment News | 'General Hospital' Actor Tristan Rogers Passes Away at 79.
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