Longtime “General Hospital” star Tristan Rogers has died at the age of 79 after a battle with lung cancer.
Rogers died Friday morning, his manager, Meryl Soodak, confirmed in a statement obtained by ABC 7 Eyewitness News.
Soodak noted Rogers had never been a smoker.
The actor was known for the role of Robert Scorpio on the ABC soap opera “General Hospital.”
Soodak said that role, which Rogers played on and off over 45 years, “meant everything to him.”
“He loved being Scorpio and he created that role from nothing. He was supposed to work a day and he ended up making it into something huge,” his manager said. “He was just a genuinely loyal, kind human being and he loved his family.”
Rogers is survived by his wife, two children and a grandchild.
The TV star announced his cancer diagnosis last month.
“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,” Rogers’ publicist Anthony Turk said in a statement obtained by Soap Opera Digest.
“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. This support means more to him now than ever,” the statement read.
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