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General Hospital Star Tristan Rogers Dies at 79

8/20/2025

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Tristan Rogers, known for playing Robert Scorpio on "General Hospital," passed away on August 15 at age 79 from lung cancer.
His manager announced the diagnosis last month, leading to tributes from co-stars Finola Hughes and Kimberly McCullough.
Rogers had a varied career, featuring in multiple TV shows and winning a Daytime Emmy for "The Bay."

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Tristan Rogers, known for playing Robert Scorpio on "General Hospital," passed away on August 15 at age 79 from lung cancer.
His manager announced the diagnosis last month, leading to tributes from co-stars Finola Hughes and Kimberly McCullough.
Rogers had a varied career, featuring in multiple TV shows and winning a Daytime Emmy for "The Bay."