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General Hospital Star Tristan Rogers Dies at 79

8/16/2025

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Tristan Rogers, known for portraying Robert Scorpio on "General Hospital," passed away at 79 from lung cancer.
He featured in over 1,400 episodes throughout his 40-year career.
Rogers, a non-smoker, revealed his cancer diagnosis shortly before his death.
He is survived by his wife, two children, and one grandchild.

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Tristan Rogers, known for portraying Robert Scorpio on "General Hospital," passed away at 79 from lung cancer.
He featured in over 1,400 episodes throughout his 40-year career.
Rogers, a non-smoker, revealed his cancer diagnosis shortly before his death.
He is survived by his wife, two children, and one grandchild.