The Death Of Tristan Rogers; Soap World Pays Tribute To Longtime ‘General Hospital' Actor
Rogers, who died Aug. 15 of cancer at the age of 79, was remembered as a self-deprecating, handsome and 'spectacular' friend who starred on the ABC drama for more than 40 years.
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Actress Emma Samms, who played Rogers' on-screen love interest Holly, wrote on social media that she was 'incredibly sad to hear the news about Tristan. I loved working with him and we were both so grateful that we got the chance to do that for more than 40 years. He taught me how to be comfortable in front of the cameras and he introduced me to spontaneity and fun even within all the trials and tribulations that Robert and Holly endured.'
Robert and Holly were one of daytime's supercouples.
Other past and present GH stars like Rick Springfield remembered Rogers as 'witty bloke from the Great Southern Land' while Genie Francis called him a 'very bright light.'
Earlier on Friday, GH Executive Producer Frank Valentini released this statement: 'The entire General Hospital family is heartbroken to hear of Tristan Rogers' 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.'
Rogers played Scorpio on and off since 1980. He last appeared on GH on Nov. 12, when his character left Port Charles.
He won a Daytime Emmy for his work in the digital drama Studio City.
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