‘General Hospital’ actor dies after cancer battle

‘General Hospital’ actor Tristan Rogers has died at the age of 79.

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The Australian actor was best known for playing Robert Scorpio on General Hospital, which he joined in 1980.

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“Our deepest condolences to the family and fans of Tristan Rogers, who graced Y&R with his talents for many years as the lovable Colin Atkinson. Tristan was a beloved member of the Y&R family who will be greatly missed,” a social media post from The Young and the Restless read.

In July 2025, it was announced Rogers had been diagnosed with lung cancer

He died on Aug. 15.

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