It was one of the most emblematic faces of General HospitalThe longest American soap opera that is still in production. Interpreter of Robert Scorpio’s character, actor Tristan Rogers died this Friday, August 15 at the age of 79, says Associated Press.
Tristan Rogers, who suffered from lung cancer, had also played in two other institutions in Telenovela, love, glory and beauty AND The fires of love.
“The whole family of General Hospital He is deeply sad for the death of Tristan Rogers, “reacted in a statement Frank Valentini, executive producer of the series.” Tristan has captivated our fans for 45 years and Port Charles will never be the same without him (or without Robert Scorpio). “
One last appearance in July 2025
Born in Melbourne in 1946, Tristan Rogers had for the first time some papers in Australian films before trying luck in Hollywood. The beginning of a gallery period, the casting directors were discouraged by the Australian accent of the actor. Tristan Rogers will end up winning a two -day contract in General Hospital.
“I had no name. I was recruited on purpose to hit the hero, Luke (played by Anthony Geary), then disappear,” said Tristan Rogers.
The actor will finally camp the role of spy Robert Scorpio for twelve years, until he was “killed without his body being found.” Nothing irremediable in the soap universe, since Robert Scorpio will return intermittently until 2025. He had last appeared in an episode of General Hospital Last month.
Source: BFM TV
