Tristan Rogers, who played legacy character Robert Scorpio on ABC’s “General Hospital,” died Friday, less than one month after he made a special appearance on the soap opera. He was 79.

Soap opera star Tristan Rogers, who is best known for his longtime role on “General Hospital,” has died. His manager confirmed his death in a statement on Friday, Aug. 15. He was 79.

The daytime community is mourning one of its most iconic members: Tristan Rogers, who passed away on August 15. originated the role of Robert Scorpio on General Hospital in 1980 and also starred on