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.”

Dozens of stars from the soap opera world are mourning on social media after the death of daytime TV legend Tristan Rogers. He was 79 when he died of cancer Friday.

Tristan Rogers, best known for playing Robert Scorpio on ABC’s General Hospital, died Aug. 15. His passing was confirmed by his longtime manager, Meryl Soodak. In July, it was revealed that Rogers has been diagnosed with cancer. Soodak told ABC/7 that Rogers was not a smoker.

General Hospital has recently experienced a slew of cast exits, including Sofia Mattsson opting to leave as Sasha. As Parade reported, Burton touched on the part that Tristan Rogers (Robert) played in helping Mattsson exit the canvas, while giving an update on Rogers’ health amid his cancer battle.