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Toronto Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
'General Hospital' star Tristan Rogers 'sends his love' after cancer diagnosis
Tristan Rogers as Robert Scorpio on General Hospital. Photo by Todd Wawrychuk / Walt Disney Television Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Tristan Rogers has revealed he is battling cancer. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The beloved General Hospital star announced the diagnosis in a statement on Thursday. '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,' his rep said in a statement to Soap Opera Digest . The message from the family asked 'for privacy and understanding' as they 'face both the emotional and physical burdens that come with this diagnosis.' The statement added that the family is 'deeply grateful for the outpouring of support and love' from their loved ones. Rogers' announcement came the same day he made a surprise return to his role as Robert Scorpio in a General Hospital episode, Digest reported. The actor, whose latest stint on the hit soap opera ran from 2018-2024, was last seen leaving Port Charles with ex-wife Holly Sutton (played by Emma Samms) as they set out to find a way to pay off their debts in November 2024, according to the outlet. But on the July 17 episode, Scorpio opened the door to his new home, greeting his daughter Sasha (played by Sofia Mattsson), her newborn baby and Jason Morgan (played by Steve Burton). This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Just hours after announcing that he had been diagnosed with cancer, Tristan Rogers made a surprise appearance on General Hospital. — Soap Opera Digest (@SoapDigest) July 17, 2025 'Hello, luv,' he greeted the characters onscreen, according to Soap Opera Digest , to which Sasha responded by introducing him to his granddaughter Daisy. Rogers first appeared on General Hospital in December 1980 and his popular character remained until 1992 when Scorpio was supposedly killed off. RECOMMENDED VIDEO The actor — and the character — turned up alive in 2006 and appeared on the show on and off before officially returning in 2018. Read More In his cancer diagnosis announcement, Rogers gave a special shout-out to his fans. '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.' Toronto & GTA Tennis Celebrity Toronto & GTA World
Fox News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
'General Hospital' star Tristan Rogers diagnosed with cancer at 79
Tristan Rogers, known for portraying Robert Scorpio on "General Hospital," was diagnosed with cancer, representatives confirmed to Fox News Digital. Rogers, 79, appeared in over 1,400 episodes and starred in the popular daytime television drama for more than three decades. "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," his representative said in a statement. "As they face both the emotional and physical burdens that come with this diagnosis, the family kindly asks for privacy and understanding. They are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support and love from their friends and family." They added, "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. Future updates will be shared if deemed appropriate by Tristan and his family." The Australian actor first began playing the Scorpio role in 1980. He briefly left the series in 1992 when his character was killed off, only to reappear in 1995 as a spirit, before returning to the show in 2006 when his character was found alive again. He appeared in a dozen episodes of "General Hospital: Night Shift," and his character's last appearance on "General Hospital" was Nov. 12 when Scorpio left town with his ex, Holly Sutton. "Robert has always had kind of a glib approach to everything; he's a bit of a smart-mouth," he told Soap Opera Digest in 2018. He also noted, "I'm working with a lot of different people … And I think the fans are going to like it." In addition to his role on "GH," Rogers also appeared in nearly 200 episodes of "The Young and the Restless." He earned a daytime Emmy in 2020 for Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Digital Drama Series for his work on "Studio City." Rogers was then nominated the following year for "The Bay." With more than 50 credits to his name, Rogers dabbled in voice work and voiced the character of Jake in "The Rescuers Down Under."
Fox News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
'General Hospital' star Tristan Rogers diagnosed with cancer at 79
Tristan Rogers, known for portraying Robert Scorpio on "General Hospital," was diagnosed with cancer, representatives confirmed to Fox News Digital. Rogers, 79, appeared in over 1,400 episodes and starred in the popular daytime television drama for more than three decades. "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," his representative said in a statement. "As they face both the emotional and physical burdens that come with this diagnosis, the family kindly asks for privacy and understanding. They are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support and love from their friends and family." They added, "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. Future updates will be shared if deemed appropriate by Tristan and his family." The Australian actor first began playing the Scorpio role in 1980. He briefly left the series in 1992 when his character was killed off, only to reappear in 1995 as a spirit, before returning to the show in 2006 when his character was found alive again. He appeared in a dozen episodes of "General Hospital: Night Shift," and his character's last appearance on "General Hospital" was Nov. 12 when Scorpio left town with his ex, Holly Sutton. "Robert has always had kind of a glib approach to everything; he's a bit of a smart-mouth," he told Soap Opera Digest in 2018. He also noted, "I'm working with a lot of different people … And I think the fans are going to like it." In addition to his role on "GH," Rogers also appeared in nearly 200 episodes of "The Young and the Restless." He earned a daytime Emmy in 2020 for Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Digital Drama Series for his work on "Studio City." Rogers was then nominated the following year for "The Bay." With more than 50 credits to his name, Rogers dabbled in voice work and voiced the character of Jake in "The Rescuers Down Under."
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
General Hospital legend Tristan Rogers reveals tragic diagnosis as he shared heartbreaking statement
General Hospital legend Tristan Rogers revealed he is battling cancer. On Thursday, the veteran actor's friend and publicist, Anthony Turk, announced the news in a press release, obtained by Soap Opera Digest. 'Beloved Emmy-winning actor Tristan Rogers, best known for his role as Robert Scorpio on the daytime drama, General Hospital, is sharing with fans that he has been diagnosed with cancer,' Turk began. He continued: '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 star's rep kindly requested 'privacy and understanding' as Rogers and his family face 'the emotional and physical burdens that come with this diagnosis.' 'They are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support and love from their friends and family. Tristan sends his love to his fans and wants them to know how much he appreciates their loyalty and encouragement over the years,' Turk concluded. 'This support means more to him now than ever.' Rogers is best known to daytime audiences as international spy-turned-Port Charles D.A. Robert Scorpio on General Hospital. He has portrayed the character since 1980, and most recently, reprised his role on the series last year. In 2018, he raved about returning to his beloved role and playing Robert, who he described as always having 'kind of a glib approach to everything.' 'He's a bit of a smart-mouth,' Rogers told Soap Opera Digest, at the time, of his character. 'I'm working with a lot of different people … And I think the fans are going to like it.' Rogers has also appeared on Young and Restless as Colin Atkinson and as Hunter Jones on Bold and Beautiful. In 2020, Rogers won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Digital Drama Series for his role as Doc in Studio City. Rogers has been married to Teresa Parkerson since 1995.
