General Hospital Star Tristan Rogers Passes Away At 79 Due To Lung Cancer

Tristan Rogers, the well-known actor who played Robert Scorpio on General Hospital for over four decades, passed away on August 15, 2025, at the age of 79. Just weeks earlier, his longtime manager Meryl Soodak revealed that Rogers had been diagnosed with lung cancer. Although he had lung cancer, Rogers was never a smoker.

Tristan Rogers Dies At 79

Fans and co-stars were deeply saddened by the news. One of the most emotional tributes came from British actress Emma Samms, who played his on-screen love interest, Holly Sutton. Their romance on the show became one of the most loved in daytime television history. Samms shared a heartfelt message after his passing, saying, “I’m incredibly sad to hear the news about Tristan. I loved working with him, and we were both so grateful that we got the chance to do that for more than 40 years. He taught me how to be comfortable in front of the cameras, and he introduced me to spontaneity and fun, even within all the trials and tribulations that Robert and Holly endured.”

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About Tristan Rogers

Rogers is survived by his wife, Teresa Parkerson, their two children, and a grandchild. Before marrying Teresa, he had a real-life romance with Emma Samms in the 1980s. Though their relationship didn’t last, the two remained close friends and shared the screen for many years, bringing joy to longtime fans.

After the news of his death, tributes from co-stars and fans poured in across social media. His work, especially as Robert Scorpio, left a lasting impact on soap opera history, and he will be remembered as a beloved actor and friend to many.

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