Since 1980, Tristan Rogers made history on General Hospital as legendary character Robert Scorpio. Rogers appeared in his final GH scene in July before the news of his passing broke over the weekend. To honor Rogers’ legacy in Port Charles, let’s look back at the top 5 best Robert moments.

Tristan Rogers, 79, famed as Robert Scorpio on ABC’s “General Hospital,” has died after a battle with lung cancer.

Tristan Rogers, who played Robert Scorpio on ABC’s General Hospital, died Friday at the age of 79. His manager Meryl Soodak confirmed the news to Deadline. According to the report, it was revealed Rogers had been diagnosed in July with lung cancer.

The longtime star of ABC’s “General Hospital” who played the role of Robert Scorpio for 45 years has died after a battle with lung cancer.