Tristan Rogers, ‘General Hospital’ Star, Passes Away at 79
Tristan Rogers, well-known for his role as Robert Scorpio on the long-running soap opera “General Hospital,” has died at the age of 79. The news was confirmed by Frank Valentini, the show’s executive producer, in a heartfelt message posted on the series’ official Instagram page.
Just last month, it was revealed that Rogers had been diagnosed with cancer. Valentini expressed the profound sadness felt by the “General Hospital” family, stating, “The whole family at General Hospital is heartbroken to hear of Tristan Rogers’ passing.” Along with his message, a photo of Rogers accompanied the announcement.
Rogers’ career spanned over 50 years, captivating fans with his performances. Valentini continued, “Port Charles is not the same without him (or Robert Scorpio). We want to extend our deepest sympathies to his family and friends during this difficult time.” His talent, according to Valentini, will be greatly missed.
Having appeared in more than 1,400 episodes of “General Hospital” over four decades, Rogers first took on the role of Scorpio back in 1980. His character’s storyline took a dramatic turn in 1992 when he was killed off, but viewers saw him again as a spirit in 1995.
Rogers also made appearances in “General Hospital: Night Shift,” with his last episode airing on November 12, where Scorpio departed town with his ex-partner, Holly Sutton. Interestingly, he described Robert as having a somewhat “nervous approach to everything” in a past interview.
In addition to his iconic role in “General Hospital,” Rogers portrayed Colin Atkinson on “Young and the Restless,” appearing in 200 episodes from 2010 to 2012. His noteworthy performances earned him a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in 2020 for his work on “Studio City.”
With a career that boasts over 50 credits, Rogers even lent his voice to the character of Jake in “Under the Rescuer.” His contributions to the entertainment industry, particularly in daytime television, will not be forgotten.
