Tristan Rogers, longtime portrayer of Robert Scorpio on General Hospital, dead at 79 after battling lung cancer

Tristan Rogers, a General Hospital actor, has passed away at the age of 79. Rogers, who played Robert Scorpio on the hit television series, died on Friday, August 15, 2025, after battling lung cancer, as reported by his manager, Meryl Soodak.

Soodak shared with the news outlets that Rogers brought life to the General Hospital series due to his love for his character Scorpio. Robert Scorpio was a charismatic man working as an undercover agent with the World Security Bureau, and he developed a complex relationship with Anna Devane and Holly Sutton.

"He loved being Scorpio, and he created that role from nothing," Soodak continued. "He was supposed to work a day, and he ended up making it into something huge. He was just a genuinely loyal, kind human being, and he loved his family."

Frank Valentini, Executive Producer of the General Hospital franchise, shared in a statement that the news saddened the entire GH family:

"The entire General Hospital family is heartbroken to hear of Tristan Rogers' passing. Tristan has captivated our fans for 45 years, and Port Charles will not be the same without him (or Robert Scorpio)."

Valentini added:

"I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to his family and friends during this difficult time. Tristan was a one-of-a-kind talent and will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace."

More details on the late Tristan Rogers

Tristan Rogers, born in 1946, was a man of many talents. He started a rock band with his friends after leaving school. At 21, he began making money from modeling and commercials.

He ventured into acting without experience and took on roles in Soap operas like Bellbird and The Box. His first big break as an actor came with his casting as Robert Scorpio in General Hospital.

He described playing the character in an interview with Entertainment Weekly published on October 21, 2008:

"I thought it was a hell of a challenge, more than the usual fare you’re given going into this: Go through the investigation, find the bad guys, have a gunfight, get a schmooze….This was a whole different animal.”

Rogers is survived by his wife Teresa Parkerson, whom he married in 1995, and their two children, Sara and Cale.

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