Tristan Rogers, who has appeared on the daytime soap opera General Hospital as Robert Scorpio in more than 1,400 episodes since 1980, has been diagnosed with cancer, according to his rep.
One General Hospital star has received a new medical diagnosis.
Tristan Rogers, who made his first of over 1,400 appearances on the soap opera in 1980, has been diagnosed with cancer, his rep confirmed to Deadline.
“While he remains hopeful and is working closely with his medical team on a treatment plan, this is a challenging time for Tristan and his family,” the rep told the outlet in a statement published July 17. “As they face both the emotional and physical burdens that come with this diagnosis, the family kindly asks for privacy and understanding.”
In addition to the medical update, Rogers—whose character Robert Scorpio last appeared on General Hospital in November—relayed his and his family’s appreciation for the kind responses they’ve received.
“They are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support and love from their friends and family,” the rep continued. “Tristan sends his love to his fans and wants them to know how much he appreciates their loyalty and encouragement over the years. This support means more to him now than ever.”
And as the 79-year-old embarks on his battle with an unspecified type of cancer, the rep emphasized the actor’s desire for privacy, adding, “Future updates will be shared if deemed appropriate by Tristan and his family.”
Following his debut on General Hospital, Rogers went on to appear in nearly 200 episodes of The Young and the Restless and won a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor in 2020 for the digital drama series Studio City, but he has continually returned to Port Charles over the last 45 years.
Walt Disney Television/Todd Wawrychuk“Robert has always had kind of a glib approach to everything,” the Australian native told Soap Opera Digest about returning to his character in 2018 after a two-year hiatus. “He’s a bit of a smart-mouth.”
“I’m working with a lot of different people,” Rogers continued, “and I think the fans are going to like it.”
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The All My Children alum announced in January 2025 that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his third cancer diagnosis throughout his life.
Despite the devastating news, he announced (for the third time) in February 2025 he was cancer-free following successful surgery and treatments.
“Remember, you’re not defined by any of your challenges,” he wrote in his February 2025 Instagram update. “You’re grander than it all. I’m not my fear, my anxiousness or my scars but I embrace it all because the only way to transform it is to own it.”
