Tristan Rogers, General Hospital Actor, Dead at 79

Daytime TV has said goodbye to one of their own. 

Tristan Rogers, famously recognized as the actor portraying Robert Scorpio in the daytime TV show “General Hospital,” has passed away. His manager officially verified this to ABC 7. He was 79 years old.

Meryl Soodak revealed that Rogers passed away due to a fight against lung cancer, even though he wasn’t a smoker.

Despite the fact that Rogers never smoked, Meryl Soodak shared the sad news of his death resulting from lung cancer.

As a lifestyle connoisseur, I’d like to share an intriguing story about an individual who embodied the spirit of Scorpio extraordinarily. In his own unique way, he crafted this identity from scratch. You see, he was only expected to devote a day to it, but he transformed that small endeavor into something truly monumental.

He was more than just a man; he was an embodiment of loyalty and kindness. His family held a special place in his heart, and they were his world. He lived his life authentically and compassionately, leaving behind an impact that resonates deeply even today.

The latest update arrives barely a month following the Australian actor’s announcement about his lung cancer diagnosis, an event that also marked his last performance on ‘General Hospital’.

Although Tristan’s doctors and he himself are actively seeking a treatment plan, this is undoubtedly a difficult time for him and his family due to his current health situation. The family requests privacy and understanding as they navigate through the emotional and physical challenges that come with this diagnosis.

They noted that Rogers, known for his role on General Hospital from 1980 to 1992 and continuing to make recurring appearances through 2025, expressed gratitude towards his fans. He expressed that he wants them to understand just how much their loyalty and encouragement throughout the years means to him.

Even though he was well-known for appearing in many soap operas such as “The Young and the Restless” and “The Bold and the Beautiful”, Rogers understood that taking on the character of Robert Scorpio in “General Hospital” was unique and exceptional.

In the throes of my fandom passion, I spilled about this extraordinary role during an episode of the That’s Awesome podcast back in 2020. It enabled me to breathe life into a character that was a breath of fresh air for daytime TV – a captivating, enigmatic figure, if you will.

The audience was utterly enchanted during the peak of Rogers’ fame. Given his widespread recognition, Rogers found it challenging to venture out in public without being spotted, making even a simple trip to the store a complicated affair requiring security.

Still, he “would not trade a minute of it.”

He went on to say, “I didn’t expect that this two-day filming would lead to a character I’d portray for many years.

Rogers is survived by his wife of 20 years Teresa, as well as children Sara Jane, 32, and Cale, 29.

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2025-08-16 01:16