Tristan Rogers, known for his role as Robert Scorpio on “General Hospital,” has died. Tristan Rogers, who played legacy character Robert Scorpio on ABC's “General Hospital,” died Friday, less than one month after he made a special appearance on the soap opera. He was 79.

He became a fixture on the popular daytime television show as Robert Scorpio, a spy who became a police commissioner.

When Robert Scorpio's smile appeared on our General Hospital screens in July, fans were pleasantly surprised to see the beloved character played by Tristan Rogers on and off for 45 years.

Tristan Rogers, best known for playing Robert Scorpio on ABC’s General Hospital, died August 15. He was 79. His passing was confirmed by his longtime manager Meryl Soodak. In July, it was revealed that Rogers had been diagnosed with cancer. Soodak told ABC/7 that Rogers was not a smoker.

'General Hospital's Genie Francis and Kin Shriner Remember 'Friend' Tristan Rogers originally appeared on Parade. The death of Tristan Rogers has rocked the soap world, especially for his long-time General Hospital co-stars and friends. As Parade reported, Rogers died at age 79 after battling cancer.

The General Hospital family of Anna Devane, Robert Scorpio, and their daughter Robin has captured fans' hearts for decades.