An icon from stateside television has revealed they have been diagnosed with cancer with Tristan Rogers’ representative releasing a sad statement
A General Hospital icon has shared the devastating news that he has been diagnosed with cancer. Veteran star Tristan Rogers is best known for playing the part of Robert Scorpio on the long-running American soap opera.
And his friend and publicist, Anthony Turk, shared a press release to reveal the sad news. It read: “‘Beloved Emmy-winning actor Tristan Rogers, best known for his role as Robert Scorpio on the daytime drama, General Hospital, is sharing with fans that he has been diagnosed with cancer.
“While 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.”
Anthony went on to request “privacy and understanding” while the star and his family come to terms with the diagnosis. He added they are facing “emotional and physical burdens that come with this diagnosis”.
Anthony concluded: “‘They are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support and love from their friends and family. Tristan sends his love to his fans and wants them to know how much he appreciates their loyalty and encouragement over the years,’ Turk concluded. ‘This support means more to him now than ever.”
Tristan has been a part of the stateside soap since 1980. Despite taking a step back in recent years, he reprised his role last year. His last appearance on the show came on November 12, 2024.
And he has always been keen to chat about the character, admitting in 2018 that he was at the time “working with a lot of different people … And I think the fans are going to like it.”
As well as appearing in General Hospital, Tristan has held roles in other hit soaps across the water. He appeared on Young and Restless as Colin Atkinson and as Hunter Jones on Bold and Beautiful.
His impressive resume doesn’t stop at soap operas, either. Among his other credits include voicing Jake in Walt Disney Pictures’ The Rescuers Down Under.
Others he has featured in also include Four Dimensions of Greta in 1972, The Flesh and Blood Show in the same year and Sex Farm from the following year.
Away from acting on-screen, he has also carried out voice-over work. Companies he has featured for include Reebok and Epson, as well as restaurant chain Outback Steakhouse.
His frank talk, much like his character on General Hospital, has left him attached with fans throughout the years. endeared him to them during his decades in daytime
The Australian-born star has been married to Teresa Parkerson since 1995. The duo share a daughter, Sara Jane, 32, and a son, Cale, 29.
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