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Tristan Rogers, longtime 'General Hospital' actor, dies at 79

Tristan Rogers, longtime 'General Hospital' actor, dies at 79
entertainment8/16/2025

Tristan Rogers, known for his role as Robert Scorpio on “General Hospital,” has died. He was 79. Rogers first appeared on the show in 1980 and became a beloved character.

Tristan Rogers, 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. He was 79. “The entire ‘General Hospital’ family is heartbroken to hear of ... [2587 chars]