Tristan Rogers, Veteran Actor on Soap Operas, Dies at 79

Tristan Rogers

Gofrixty [26 August 2025] – Tristan Rogers, the soap opera star best known for playing Robert Scorpio on General Hospital, has died at 79. He died on August 15, 2025, with a career that lasted over 40 years and a fan base that appreciated his charm, humor and dedication to the art of acting.

Rogers had begun working for General Hospital in 1980 and shortly became one of the most well-known faces of daytime television. His identification on screen as Robert Scorpio helped make him a household name. The combination of boldness, intelligence and humor in his character was something audiences related to on a profound level. He would go on to become one of the most enduring and beloved characters on the show over the years, as he kept coming back to the role, and winning over audiences, again and again.

The General Hospital spinoffs and more Rogers has also made time for other soap operas, such as The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful. His incomparable power and versatility as an actor from story to story were always riveting. He also worked as a voice actor in animated series, once again revealing his versatility and imagination.


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Rogers won accolades from both fans and fellow members of the industry. Cast members and producers have recalled him as a professional who was passionate about his work and committed to those around him. Off-screen, he was known for his humor, his cobbling together of a family among his co-stars.

Tributes to him have poured in following his passing. Fans around the globe have flooded social media to express their favorite memories and thank him for bringing them joy.

The name Tristan Rogers will never be forgotten. His craftsmanship in the realm of daytime television altered the world of soap operas and provided viewers with countless hours of entertainment. He was the rare kind of icon who was not only great, but also truly kind and gracious “ and an all-around terrific human being.“Larry Gogan was an institution in both the RTE and Irish music landscape, and it is shell shock at this news.


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