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Perth Now
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
TristanRogers dead at 79
Tristan Rogers has died at the age of 79. The Australian actor - who was best known for playing Robert Scorpio on General Hospital - passed away on Friday (15.08.25), just weeks after it was announced he had been diagnosed with cancer. His manager, Meryl Soodak, confirmed the news to ABC 7 Eyewitness News and reflected on how Tristan's long-time role on the medical drama had "meant everything to him". She added: "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. He was just a genuinely loyal, kind human being and he loved his family." General Hospital's executive producer, Frank Valentini, said everyone who worked on the show had been left "heartbroken" by Tristan's death. He told People magazine in a 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. Co-star Emma Samms, who briefly dated Tristan and played his on-scren love interest Holly, was "grateful" they had worked together for so long. She wrote on social media: "I am 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.' Genie Francis felt "lucky" to have known the star. She shared a photo of them together and wrote on X: "My heart is heavy. Goodbye my spectacular friend. My deepest condolences to his wife Teresa and their children. Tristan Rogers was a very bright light, as an actor and a person. I was so lucky to have known him." Rick Springfield remembered his late co-star as a "charming" and "witty bloke". He posted: "Aussies are made of tough stuff but even tough stuff has its expiration date. Our friend Tristan Rogers, a charming, self deprecating, handsome and witty bloke from the Great Southern Land went home today. Bless and keep your spirit Tristan. Cancer sucks." The veteran actor joined General Hospital as Robert Scorpio in 1980 before leaving in 1992 when his alter ego was apparently killed. He briefly reprised the role - in ghost form - for a week in 1995 and made sporadic appearances in 2006. In 2008, he joined General Hospital: Night Shift and also appeared in four episodes of the main show the same year. He made frequent further appearances between 2012 and 2018 and rejoined the cast on a more permanent basis from 2019, with his most recent appearance coming last year. Away from the medical drama, Tristan also had a stint as Colin Atkinson on The Young and the Restless, appeared in over 100 episodes of The Bay, and received a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for his work in Studio City. He is survived by his wife, Teresa Parkerson, and children, Sara and Cale.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tristan Rogers cause of death: Lung cancer claims life of ‘General Hospital' legend at 79
Tristan Rogers , the beloved actor who brought the suave secret agent Robert Scorpio to life on General Hospital , has died at the age of 79 after a battle with lung cancer . ABC 7 Eyewitness News said that his longtime manager, Meryl Soodak, confirmed that Rogers passed away peacefully on Friday morning, noting that he had never been a smoker. In July 2025, Rogers revealed to fans that he had been diagnosed with cancer, thanking them for decades of unwavering support. Despite his illness, he remained deeply connected to the General Hospital community and his loyal fan base. From a One-Day Role to a Soap Opera Icon by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Quote Undo Rogers joined General Hospital in 1980, with the role of Robert Scorpio originally intended for just one day. His magnetic presence transformed the character into a fan-favorite, earning him a legacy that spanned over 45 years of intermittent appearances. Often dubbed 'Port Charles' answer to James Bond,' Rogers shared screen space with stars like Demi Moore, Emma Samms, and Finola Hughes during his initial 12-year run. Live Events Career Beyond General Hospital Before breaking into American television, the Australian-born actor worked on hit shows such as Bellbird, Number 96, and The Box. In the US, he starred in The Young and the Restless as Colin Atkinson , appeared in The Bold and the Beautiful, and won a Daytime Emmy for the web drama Studio City. His film credits include voicing the kangaroo mouse in Disney's The Rescuers Down Under (1990) and roles in Showtime's Fast Track and Babylon 5. Rogers is survived by his wife, Teresa Parkerson, two children, and a grandchild.
Time of India
29-07-2025
- Time of India
Exited BMW, rifle in hand, began firing in lobby: How Manhattan shooting unfolded; what went on inside the building?
A routine Monday rush hour in Midtown Manhattan turned into a scene of terror as a lone gunman carried out a deadly shooting spree that left five people dead, including a police officer and the attacker himself. The first alert to New York's 911 system came in at 6:00pm local time (2200 GMT), with frantic calls quickly flooding in. Police commissioner Jessica Tisch later provided a chilling reconstruction of the sequence of events during a press conference. S urveillance footage showed the suspect, 27-year-old Shane Tamura of Las Vegas, pulling up in a black BMW, double-parked on Park Avenue between 51st and 52nd Street. Armed with an M4 rifle, he crossed the street and entered a building, where the violence began almost immediately. "Turned right and immediately opened fire on an NYPD officer," Tisch said. That officer, a 36-year-old immigrant from Bangladesh, was killed in the lobby -- the first of Tamura's victims. Mayor Eric Adams paid tribute to the officer, stating, "We lost four souls to another act of senseless violence," excluding the gunman from the count. Tamura then moved through the building lobby, firing at a woman taking cover behind a pillar. He continued toward the elevator bank, where he gunned down a security guard hiding behind a desk. Another man in the lobby was also shot; he survived and provided a statement to police from the hospital. Tisch said Tamura had driven cross-country from Las Vegas in just three days, and Nevada authorities had flagged a history of mental illness. After summoning an elevator, he let a woman pass by unharmed before riding to the 33rd floor - home to the offices of Rudin Management, a real estate firm. On that floor, Tamura "begins to walk the floor, firing rounds as he travelled," said Tisch. One person was struck and killed there. The rampage ended when Tamura turned the gun on himself. "He proceeds down a hallway and shoots himself in the chest," Tisch said. In total, the violence claimed the lives of four civilians and one police officer. Another person remains in critical condition. 'People used furniture to barricade office doors' According to ABC7 Eyewitness News, panic gripped office workers in the Midtown Manhattan building as the gunman made his way through the floors. In a desperate bid to stay safe, some employees reportedly used furniture to barricade their office doors. "Everyone was confused with like, 'wait, what's going on?' And then someone finally realized that it's online, that someone walked in with a machine gun," one witness told AFP. "He walked right into a building right next door. We saw the photo of him walking through the same area that I walked through to get lunch here. You would think it won't happen to you, and then it does," the same witness added, reflecting the shock shared by many. Another woman, who declined to give her name while leaving the scene, shared her harrowing experience: "I was in the building. He went floor by floor." 'Documented mental history': Who was Shane Devon Tamura? Shane Devon Tamura, the 27-year-old gunman behind Monday's deadly Midtown Manhattan office shooting, was originally from Hawaii and had later settled in Las Vegas. Tamura opened fire inside a Park Avenue high-rise during the evening rush, killing four civilians and an NYPD officer before taking his own life. New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirmed that Tamura had a 'documented mental health history,' though investigators have yet to determine a clear motive. 'We are working to understand why he targeted this particular location,' she said. While an official biography has not been released, unverified accounts suggest Tamura once played high school football as a running back at Granada Hills High School in California. Speaking to NBC, former teammate Caleb Clarke remembered him as 'a goofball' and 'class clown,' always full of energy. As investigators work to uncover a motive, the city is left reeling from another tragic eruption of gun violence.
Edmonton Journal
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Edmonton Journal
'American Idol' executive Robin Kaye and her husband found dead at home with gunshot wounds
Article content An 'American Idol' music supervisor and her husband were both found dead in their Los Angeles home Monday afternoon. Article content Officers were conducting a welfare check at a home in the Encino neighborhood when they found the bodies of a man and woman with gunshot wounds. Article content Article content An 'American Idol' spokesperson confirmed the deaths of Robin Kaye and her husband, Thomas Deluca, both 70. The couple owned their home, according to public records. Article content Article content #BREAKING: A 22-year-old suspect has been arrested in the shooting deaths of "American Idol" music supervisor Robin Kaye and her husband Thomas Deluca in their Encino home. Investigators believe the suspect has no relationship to the victims. He was allegedly burglarizing the… — ABC7 Eyewitness News (@ABC7) July 15, 2025 Article content 'Robin has been a cornerstone of the Idol family since 2009 and was truly loved and respected by all who came in contact with her,' an 'American Idol' spokesperson said in a statement. 'Robin will remain in our hearts forever and we share our deepest sympathy with her family and friends during this difficult time.' Boodarian was allegedly burglarizing their home while the couple was away July 10. He is accused of shooting and killing Kaye and her husband when they returned and then fleeing on foot. Boodarian has not yet been assigned a public defender and could not be reached for comment. Article content Police responded that same afternoon to reports of a burglary at the Encino home, but said in a press release there were 'no signs of forced entry or trouble.' Article content Article content Kaye, an industry veteran, has also worked in the music departments of several other productions such as 'The Singing Bee,' 'Hollywood Game Night,' 'Lip Sync Battle,' and several Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants. Article content Article content
New York Post
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- New York Post
Hundreds of huge Amazon packages arrive at Calif. woman's doorstep for over a year after Chinese seller lists her home as return address
A California woman has received hundreds of huge Amazon packages she didn't order after a cheap Chinese seller listed her San Jose home as its return address. The woman — identified only as Kay — has been receiving the parcels for over a year now, and they've been arriving at such speed, she's had no choice but to stack them up in her driveway to maintain some semblance of order. The boxes are piled chest high in her yard, and have become so numerous she can no longer park her car there. Advertisement 4 The San Jose woman, identified only as Kay, has been unable to park her car in her own driveway due to the piles of packages. ABC 7 Eyewitness News 'It's just been another form of hell,' Kay told ABC 7. The culprit is a China-based Amazon seller called Liusandedian, which peddles faux leather car seat covers that apparently fit few of the models they're designed for — so customers by the hundreds have been sending the junk products back. Advertisement But the unwanted seat covers haven't been going back to wherever Liusandedian is in China — they've been going to Kay's California driveway. It started as just one package that Kay thought was a wrong delivery, but more boxes kept arriving over the following weeks. Weeks turned into months — which became over a year — with more and more parcels showing up at her steps until Kay's stoop was buried in boxes. 4 The boxes are filled with faux leather seat covers from a Chinese company, and they apparently don't fit cars well. ABC 7 Eyewitness News 'What you see now is a fraction, because I have refused delivery on more packages than you see here,' she said. Advertisement The package pandemonium has become such a problem that sometimes when she comes home, she can't get her 88-year-old mother to the front door without first parting the sea of boxes blocking the entryway. And Amazon offered her next to no help for months — with at least six different complaint tickets being filed to no avail, she said. 'Every time I was absolutely assured this will stop,' she told ABC 7. ''You won't get any more of these packages, you'll hear from us in 24, 48 hours.' 4 The packages have been showing up for over a year, and Kay estimates she's received hundreds. ABC 7 Eyewitness News Advertisement The business once tried offering her a $100 gift card for her trouble — but she also claims they told her it was her job to get rid of the packages and suggested she donate them or ship them back to the sender. 'Why is it my responsibility to get rid of this, when your seller is not following your rules, Amazon?' she said, referring to a Liusandedian's apparent violation of Amazon's policies. 4 Kay will sometimes come home to find her stoop buried in packages, blocking her from getting into the house. ABC 7 Eyewitness News International sellers are required to either list a US address for returns, give buyers a pre-paid shipping label, or issue refunds without requiring anything be mailed back. If they fail to do so within two days of a return request, Amazon is allowed to refund the buyer and bill the seller. Liusandedian — which, outside of its Amazon listings, is a ghost online — appears to have skirted around those rules by including a bogus address that turned out to be Kay's address. Amazon denied that it ever told Kay to handle the problem herself, but on Wednesday finally arrived to clear out the packages — and assured her, again, that she'd never see another Liusandedian seat cover. 'We'd like to thank [ABC 7] for bringing this to our attention. We've apologized to the customer and are working directly with her to pick up any packages while taking steps to permanently resolve this issue,' the company told the outlet.
