Soap Star Tributes Pour in for Tristan Rogers After Death at 79 originally appeared on Parade.
Tributes from co-stars and friends are pouring in for Tristan Rogers, the General Hospital legend whose portrayal of Robert Scorpio made him one of daytime TV’s most beloved figures.
Tristan Rogers originated the role of WSB super spy and hero Robert Scorpio on General Hospital on December 2, 1980. He immediately captured the attention of fans and what was supposed to be a very short-term role turned into 45 years (on and off) of one of the show’s most beloved characters. He was best friends with Luke Spencer (Anthony Geary), father to fan favorite daughters Robin (Kimberly McCullough) & Sasha (Sofia Mattsson), and part of not only one, but two very popular supercouples, Robert & Anna (Finola Hughes) and Robert & Holly (Emma Samms).
Robert Scorpio, and his portrayer Tristan Rogers, was everything fans could want in a daytime hero- handsome, witty, smart, and he had a very sexy Australian accent to boot. Fans were devastated when his death from lung cancer was announced. Tributes poured in on every social media site, but some of the most touching came from those who knew Rogers as more than the character he played on TV. They knew him as a friend and a co-worker, and the following tributes show how truly beloved he was both onscreen and off.
John J York, who plays Mac Scorpio, Robert’s younger brother, shared a candid photo of the two of them and posted, “…frozen…timeless…legend…privileged…husband…father…grandfather…we will all see you again.”
Kristina Wagner who plays Robert’s sister-in-law Felicia Scorpio, posted a throwback soap opera magazine cover with Tristan surrounded by beautiful co-stars and said, “Tristan, You were a real Ladykiller! Rest in peace, my friend. We’ll miss you.”
Jon Lindstrom, who plays Kevin Collins, worked with Rogers for over 40 years and posted, “I know the sadness I feel at this news is shared by so many of you. #TristanRogers was one of the coolest, funniest people I ever met. Whenever we were together, which wasn’t nearly often enough, we never missed a chance to try to crack the other one up. I wish I’d had more of those chances. R.I.P. #FlightOfAngels#Scorpio@GeneralHospital#GH.”
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Mary Beth Evans, who played Katherine Bell on GH, also starred with Rogers on The Bay. “Heartbroken to hear of the passing of Tristan Rogers. On The Bay, I had the privilege of playing opposite him — and what a gift that was. Tristan brought such charm, wit and depth to every scene, and it was an honor to share that screen time with him. Sending love and condolences to his family, friends and so many fans who adored him. He will be deeply missed.”
Chris L. McKenna, who plays WSB boss, Jack Brennan, paid tribute to Roger’s onscreen adventures as a WSB agent, “We fly the #WSB flags at half mast today. The great @tristanrogers aka Robert Scorpio has passed on. All my love to Tristan’s family and loved ones. He will be missed and never forgotten. #GH#RIPTristanRogers.”
Kathleen Gati’s character, Liesl Obrecht, was a Scorpio nemesis, but her tribute to Rogers paints a very different picture of their offscreen relationship: “There truly are no words, but I will try. I loved working with Tristan, doing @GeneralHospital events with him, having him as a kind friend. Deepest condolences to his family, friends, colleagues and fans. He will truly be missed but never forgotten. #GH Godspeed @tristanrogers.”
Tristan Rogers was 79 when he passed away from lung cancer. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Teresa Parkerson, two children, and a grandchild.
Soap Star Tributes Pour in for Tristan Rogers After Death at 79 first appeared on Parade on Aug 16, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Aug 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
