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.

Actor Tristan Rogers, known to millions for his role as super spy Robert Scorpio on “General Hospital,” has died at the age of 79. Rogers, who also appeared as Hunter Jones on the soap “The Bold and the Beautiful”, had revealed in July that he had cancer, USA Today reported.

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

General Hospital executive producer Frank Valenti said the show's 'family is heartbroken to hear' of his passing.