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General Hospital<\/em><\/a> fans mourned the loss of Tristan Rogers<\/strong>, who played Robert Scorpio on the show since 1980, after he died<\/a> in August 2025. The late actor was 79 and had been diagnosed with cancer. Tristan\u2019s on-screen career is being praised by fellow peers and co-stars, while fans are looking to learn more about the Australia native, including his net worth, personal life and more.<\/p>\n According to Deadline<\/a>, General Hospital<\/em> Executive Producer Frank Valentini<\/strong> paid tribute to Rogers in a statement after his death made headlines. He said, \u201cThe entire General Hospital<\/em> family is heartbroken to hear of Tristan Rogers\u2019 passing. Tristan has captivated our fans for 45 years, and Port Charles will not be the same without him (or Robert Scorpio). I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to his family and friends during this difficult time. Tristan was a one-of-a-kind talent and will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace.\u201d<\/p>\n Below, learn about Tristan\u2019s life, career and death.<\/p>\n Legendary Australian actor Tristan Rogers, best known for his longstanding role as Robert Scorpio on the ABC soap \u201cGeneral Hospital\u201d died after a brief struggle with lung cancer today at age 79. <\/p>\n He never smoked a cigarette in his life. <\/p>\n Rogers kept acting until the end. RIP \ud83e\udea6 https:\/\/t.co\/s3Svu4DBBI<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Lori Spencer (@RealLoriSpencer) August 15, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Tristan died of lung cancer<\/a> a month after his diagnosis was revealed. The late actor\u2019s\u00a0manager, Meryl Soodak, <\/strong>told ABC7<\/a> in August 2025 that Tristan \u201cloved being Scorpio, and he created that role from nothing.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cHe was supposed to work a day, and he ended up making it into something huge,\u201d Soodak continued. \u201cHe was just a genuinely loyal, kind human being and he loved his family.\u201d<\/p>\n In July 2025, a rep for Tristan announced in a statement that he had lung cancer, though he was never a smoker.<\/p>\n \u201cWhile he remains hopeful and is working closely with his medical team on a treatment plan, this is a challenging time for Tristan and his family,\u201d the rep\u2019s statement read. \u201cAs they face both the emotional and physical burdens that come with this diagnosis, the family kindly asks for privacy and understanding. \u2026 They are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support and love from their friends and family.\u201d<\/p>\n The rep added that Rogers sent \u201chis love to his fans and wants them to know how much he appreciates their loyalty and encouragement over the years. This support means more to him now than ever.\u201d<\/p>\n Tristan\u2019s exact net worth has not been determined, as he lived a relatively private life. However, multiple outlets<\/a>\u00a0estimated that Tristan\u2019s net worth was $29.8 million.<\/p>\n Rogers married his second wife, Teresa Parkerson<\/strong>, in 1995, and they were together for the rest of his life. Previously, the late Power Without Glory<\/em> star was married to his first wife, Barbara Meale<\/strong>, from 1974 to 1984.<\/p>\n Yes, Rogers is survived by his two children, Sara Jane and son Cale, whom he shared with Teresa.<\/p>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\n
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