Soap opera star Tristan Rogers, who is best known for his longtime role on “General Hospital,” has died. His manager confirmed his death in a statement on Friday, Aug. 15. He was 79.

Tristan Rogers, 79, famed as Robert Scorpio on ABC’s “General Hospital,” has died after a battle with lung cancer.

Tristan Rogers, who played Robert Scorpio on ABC’s General Hospital, died Friday at the age of 79. His manager Meryl Soodak confirmed the news to Deadline. According to the report, it was revealed Rogers had been diagnosed in July with lung cancer.