“General Hospital” star Tristan Rogers, who has played Robert Scorpio on the long-running daytime soap opera since 1980, has been diagnosed with cancer, a representative for the actor announced Thursday morning.

Fan favorite Tristan Rogers, who plays Robert Scorpio on ABC’s General Hospital, has been diagnosed with cancer. Roger’s representative revealed the actor’s condition Thursday. "While he remains hopeful and is working closely with his medical team on a treatment plan,

The Australian actor's representative, Anthony Turk, shared the news with fans in a press release on Thursday, July 17, according to Deadline and TVLine. Rogers, 79, portrayed Robert Scorpio on General Hospital and its spinoff series, General Hospital: Night Shift. His last on-screen appearance was on November 12, 2024.