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New York Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘General Hospital' star Tristan Rogers dead at 79 after battle with lung cancer
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 Tristan Rogers as Robert Scorpio on 'General Hospital' in 1981. Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images Advertisement 6 Tristan Rogers celebrates 60 years of 'General Hospital' at the Stress Factory Comedy Club in New Brunswick, NJ, on February 18, 2023. Getty Images 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.' Advertisement Frank Valentini, who serves as executive producer of 'General Hospital,' also shared a touching statement following the news of Rogers' passing. 6 Tristan Rogers at the Garry Marshall Theatre in Burbank, California, on December 19, 2018. Getty Images 'The entire General Hospital family is heartbroken to hear of Tristan Rogers' passing,' Valentini told People. '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,' Valentini added. 'May he rest in peace.' Advertisement Born in Melbourne, Australia, in 1946, Rogers moved to the US in 1980 and, later that same year, was cast as Robert Scorpio on 'General Hospital.' 6 Tristan Rogers and John J. York on 'General Hospital' in 1991. ©ABC/Courtesy Everett Collection 'I didn't know at the time the importance of General Hospital; it was just one more job for me,' he told Soap Opera Digest during an interview in 2020. 'But it was really exciting, to be fresh off the boat and walk into this role.' 'Of course, after that, everywhere I went, people would go, 'You're on General Hospital? That's the hottest thing in the country! You're working with Luke and Laura? Oh, my God!'' he continued. 'I got caught up in the General Hospital tidal wave and just got swept away by it.' Advertisement Although his character was seemingly killed off in 1992, Rogers returned to the show in 2006 when it was revealed that Robert Scorpio was actually still alive. 6 Tristan Rogers and Ted King on 'General Hospital' in 2006. ©ABC/Courtesy Everett Collection 'I think this character will follow me to my grave,' Rogers told The New York Times almost 20 years before his death. Following several returns to Port Charles, and after the 2008 spinoff 'General Hospital: Night Shift,' Rogers made his final appearance on the long-running soap opera last month when he returned once more to say goodbye to his onscreen daughter, Sasha Gilmore (Sofia Mattsson). Rogers' publicist, Anthony Turk, announced the actor's lung cancer diagnosis the same day that his final 'General Hospital' episode aired. 6 Tristan Rogers in 2021. ABC via Getty Images 'Beloved Emmy-winning actor Tristan Rogers, best known for his role as Robert Scorpio on the daytime drama, 'General Hospital,' revealed to his fans that he has been diagnosed with cancer,' Turk said on July 17. Advertisement '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,' he continued. 'As they face both the emotional and physical burdens that come with this diagnosis, the family kindly asks for privacy and understanding.' Rogers is survived by his wife, Teresa Parkerson, and children, Sara and Cale. He also had one grandchild.
Fox News
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
'General Hospital' star Leslie Charleson's cause of death revealed
"General Hospital" star Leslie Charleson's cause of death has been revealed. The Daytime Emmy-nominated actress died as a result of "sequelae of blunt head trauma," Fox News Digital can confirm. Prior to Charleson's death, the actress was diagnosed with asthma, arthritis, atrial fibrillation and normal pressure hydrocephalus, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office. The Alzheimer's Association defines normal pressure hydrocephalus as "a brain disorder in which excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) accumulates in the brain's ventricles, causing thinking and reasoning problems, difficulty walking, and loss of bladder control." Charleson's cause of death comes one month after the "General Hospital" executive producer announced she died on Jan. 12 at the age of 79. "It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my dear friend and colleague, Leslie Charleson," Frank Valentini confirmed on the show's official Instagram account. "Her enduring legacy has spanned nearly 50 years on General Hospital alone and, just as Monica was the heart of the Quartermaines, Leslie was a beloved matriarch of the entire cast and crew. I will miss our daily chats, her quick wit and incredible presence on set." "On behalf of everyone at General Hospital, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to her loved ones during this difficult time." Charleson portrayed Monica Quartermaine in the beloved soap opera. She began working on the ABC drama in 1977 and appeared in more than 2,000 episodes. Charleson was the longest-tenured cast member on the series, according to IMDb. In addition to "General Hospital," Charleson played Dr. Monica Quartermaine on "General Hospital: Night Shift" and "Port Charles." Charleson was born on Feb. 22, 1945, in Kansas City, Missouri. She began working in the industry in the '60s with roles in "As the World Turns" and "A Flame in the Wind." After appearing on more than 1,400 episodes of "Love Is a Many Splendored Thing," she caught the eye of Ron Howard and starred as Mrs. Dorothy Kimber on an episode of "Happy Days." Charleson's most recent television credits, aside from daytime television, included a stint as herself on "Friends," and she played a waitress in "The Return of the Muskrats."
