Tristan Rogers, best known for playing Robert Scorpio on ABC’s General Hospital, died August 15. He was 79. His passing was confirmed by his longtime manager Meryl Soodak. In July, it was revealed that Rogers had been diagnosed with cancer. Soodak told ABC/7 that Rogers was not a smoker.

'General Hospital' Star Finola Hughes Speaks Out After Tristan Rogers Death originally appeared on Parade. General Hospital star Finola Hughes (Anna) worked closely with Tristan Rogers (Robert) for nearly 40 years. Robert and Anna are one of General Hospital’ s most beloved couples.