Soap star Tristan Rogers, who has played Robert Scorpio since 1980, died from lung cancer, his longtime manager told multiple news outlets.

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

General Hospital spoilers reveal that there is some devastating news to share. Tristan Rogers, who played Robert Scorpio, has died.It wasn’t that long ago that he came out with his cancer diagnosis. So,