Soap opera star Tristan Rogers, who is best known for his longtime role on “General Hospital,” has died. His manager confirmed his death in a statement on Friday, Aug. 15. He was 79.

Tristan Rogers, known for his iconic role as Robert Scorpio in General Hospital, died on August 15, 2025 — and tributes poured in from co-stars and actors from other soap operas. On Friday, Rogers’ manager, Meryl Soodak, confirmed the actor’s death at 79 from lung cancer, noting that Rogers’ work in General Hospital “meant everything to him.”

Tristan Rogers, the actor who played Robert Scorpio on “General Hospital,” died on Friday of lung cancer. He was 79.