“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.

In a surprising move, veteran soap star Tristan Rogers returned to General Hospital on the same day he publicly announced his cancer diagnosis. The actor, who played the role of Robert Scorpio for years on General Hospital,

"General Hospital" veteran Tristan Rogers, best known for his role as Robert Scorpio, has been diagnosed with cancer.