Tristan Rogers, who starred as Robert Scorpio on the popular soap opera “General Hospital” for 45 years, has passed away. He was 79.

The beloved soap star’s manager, Meryl Soodak, confirmed the shocking news in a statement to ABC on Friday, Aug. 15. 6

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Rogers passed away following a short battle with lung cancer.

“He loved being Scorpio, and he created that role from nothing,” Soodak said. “He was supposed to work a day, and he ended up making it into something huge. He was just a genuinely loyal, kind human being, and he loved his family.”

Frank Valentini, who serves as executive producer of “General Hospital,” also shared a touching statement following the news of Rogers’ passing. 6

“The entire General Hospital family is heartbroken to hear of Tristan Rogers’ passing,

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