Emmy-winning actor Tristan Rogers reveals cancer diagnosis: Fans send love
Rogers has been deeply moved by the outpouring love and support
Tristan Rogers, widely acclaimed for his iconic role as Robert Scorpio on General Hospital, has revealed a shocking detail with his fans.
The 79-year-old Emmy-winning actor shared the news in a press release with his fans that left fans shocked.
The beloved Robert Scorpio on General Hospital, has revealed that he has been battling cancer after a recent diagnosis.
The legend of soap opera is currently being under treatment with a medical team and asks for privacy during this difficult time.
Tristan Rogers fans worldwide expressed support and love for the actor, and Rogers has been deeply moved by the "outpouring love and support".
"At 79, the Emmy-winning actor is confronting the diagnosis with courage, support, and the quiet strength fans have long admired in both his on-screen and off-screen presence," Rogers said in that statement.
A career that spans decades and genres
Tristan Rogers is a mainstay in the soap opera world. Longtime fans have been enjoying the character of Robert Scorpio on General Hospital for many years.
The Australian actor made his debut in December of 1980 and played the popular character until 1992, reprising the role numerous times in the years since.
After his 2018 return to GH, Rogers stuck around and continued to play Robert up until November 2024. However, he did make a return in July 2025 for a special reason.
Rogers starred in more than 1,400 episodes of the popular daytime TV drama.
After his comeback to General Hospital in 2018, he remained with the ABC until November 2024.
Robert fans last saw him on screen in November 2024 when he had split up with Diane and surprised Holly by accompanying her as she left Port Charles to find a way to pay off her debts.
Beyond GH, Rogers made waves on other daytime classics, including The Young and the Restless as Colin and The Bold and the Beautiful as Hunter.
He also took on the role of Doc in the series Studio City, which earned him a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor.
A voice beyond the soaps
Tristan Rogers shines beyond soap operas, lending his iconic voice to classics like Batman Beyond and The Wild Thornberrys.
As fans rally behind him, his legacy as a soap opera legend and his strength in facing life's battles are crystal clear.
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