Tristan Rogers, Beloved ‘General Hospital’ Star, Dies at 79

He was known as Robert Scorpio, the legendary super spy of Port Charles.

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Rogers first joined “General Hospital” in 1980 for a two-day role.

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Producers loved him so much, they built the Robert Scorpio character around him.

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His romances with Holly Sutton and Anna Devane became fan-favorite storylines.

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Rogers returned to the show in July, revealing his battle with lung cancer.

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Fans worldwide mourn Tristan Rogers — a soap icon whose legacy will never fade.

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