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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Soap actor Chris Robinson dies at 86: Star best known for roles in General Hospital and The Bold and the Beautiful passes away at Arizona home
Veteran soap actor Chris Robinson has died at the age of 86. The star was best known for roles as Dr Rick Webber in General Hospital and Jack Hamilton in The Bold and the Beautiful. Musician MJ Allen, who directed his last screen role in the 2022 feature film Just for a Week, wrote on Facebook: 'Prolific Hollywood actor Chris Robinson has passed away at the age of 86. 'He peacefully passed in his sleep at his ranch near Sedona, Arizona at 12:30am on June 9, 2025. 'He had been in heart failure for some time, and is his official cause of death.' Chris is survived by wife of fourteen years, the artist Jacqui Shane-Robinson. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Between 1978 and 1986 he began his role of Dr Rick Webber from originator Michael Gregory on General Hospital. His most notable storylines included a love triangle with his wife Lesley Webber and Monica Quartermaine. Following this, he joined Another World in late 1987, where he played the role of Jason Frame, and was reunited with Denise Alexander, who had played Lesley on General Hospital. He then appeared on another soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful as Jack Hamilton, joining in the early 1990s and leaving after three years. He last appeared in this part in 2005, having made several guest appearances over the years. Robinson returned to General Hospital after a 16-year absence in 2002, only to see his character of Rick killed off in a controversial storyline that altered the back story. In 2013, he appeared in a 50th-anniversary celebration episode as Rick's spirit, making peace with his old rival Alan Quartermaine when they both appeared to Monica and Alan's sister, Tracy.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Chris Robinson dead aged 86: Veteran soap actor who starred in General Hospital and Bold and the Beautiful dies
VETERAN soap actor Chris Robinson has died at 86 at his home in Arizona. He is best remembered as Dr Rick Webber in General Hospital and and Jack Hamilton in The Bold and the Beautiful. 2 Fellow actor and co-star MJ Allen wrote: "He peacefully passed in his sleep at his ranch near Sedona, Arizona. "He had been in heart failure for some time and is his official cause of death." Robinson's long career began in 1957 with an uncredited role in the crime drama The Midnight Story. Following three other low-budget films, he broke into TV in 1960 with episodes of the western Colt 45 and the drama anthology Zane Grey Theatre. Guest appearances flooded in for him until he was cast in the war drama 12 O'Clock High. .
Forbes
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Chris Robinson, ‘General Hospital' And ‘Bold And The Beautiful' Actor, Dies At 86
Veteran actor Chris Robinson, a familiar face in the daytime scripted drama genre, died on June 9 at age 86. "He peacefully passed in his sleep at his ranch near Sedona, Arizona," wrote actor MJ Allen on Facebook, who co-starred with Robinson in the 2022 independent film Just for a Week. "He had been in heart failure for some time and is his official cause of death." Remembered as General Hospital's Dr. Rick Webber and The Bold and the Beautiful's Jack Hamilton, Christopher 'Chris' Robinson began his career as an actor in 1957 with an uncredited role in the crime drama The Midnight Story. Following three other low-budget early films - Beast From Haunted Cave (1959), The Diary of a High School Bride (1959) and Because They're Young (1960) - Robinson bowed on television in episodes of the western Colt 45 and the drama anthology Zane Grey Theatre in 1960. Dozens of other guest appearances followed until he was cast in the 1965 to 1967 war drama 12 O'Clock High. In 1978, Robinson debuted on General Hospital and was a staple on the daytime drama for eight seasons. He began as a spokesperson for Vicks Formula 44 cough syrup in 1984, but his commercial gig was short-lived after a tax evasion scandal resulted in All My Childrens' Peter Bergman taking over his spot. Following General Hospital, Robinson segued in daytime to Another World in 1988 for 20 episodes as Jason Frame. Then, in 1992, he began a 13-season recurring stint on The Bold and the Beautiful. Robinson returned to General Hospital after a 16-year absence in 2002 where his Rick Webber character was brutally murdered. Then, in 2013, he appeared in a 50th-anniversary celebration episode as Rick's spirit. His most recent credit was is the aforementioned film Just For a Week. Robinson is survived by his wife of fourteen years, artist-actor Jacquie Shane-Robinson, sons Shane, Coby, Christian, Taylor, Christopher Robinson, Christopher Lance, and adopted son Robb Walker. He also is survived by five grandchildren.
Metro
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
TV soap star Chris Robinson dies aged 86
Soap star Chris Robinson has died at the age of 86, it has been confirmed. The actor, whose career spanned more than six decades, passed away in Arizona on Monday. Musician MJ Allen, who directed his last screen role in the 2022 feature film Just for a Week, wrote on Facebook: 'Prolific Hollywood actor Chris Robinson has passed away at the age of 86. 'He peacefully passed in his sleep at his ranch near Sedona, Arizona at 12:30am on June 9, 2025. 'He had been in heart failure for some time, and is his official cause of death.' Robinson kickstarted his career in films alongside Burt Lancaster and Ted Cassidy, but it was for his roles on the small screen that is is best remembered. Between 1978 and 1986 he assumed the role of Dr Rick Webber from originator Michael Gregory on General Hospital. Storylines included a love triangle with his wife Lesley Webber and the married Monica Quartermaine, and later wedding the biological mother of his adopted son – who he would later leave the show with. More Trending He reprised the part in 2002 for a brief stint, appearing as a ghost during scenes that aired in 2013. Want to be the first to hear shocking EastEnders spoilers? Who's leaving Coronation Street? The latest gossip from Emmerdale? Join 10,000 soaps fans on Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community and get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. Simply click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can see when we've just dropped the latest spoilers! Following his GH departure, Chris had a two year contract with NBC's Another World, before his alter ego Jason Frame was murdered. Chris is survived by wife of fourteen years, the artist Jacqui Shane-Robinson, who also acted alongside him in his three last projects, his seven sons, and five grandchildren. View More » According to MJ Allen, the couple enjoyed the tranquilities of their Oak Creek ranch, taking in the nature and maintaining an art gallery and studio on site. If you've got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us soaps@ – we'd love to hear from you. Join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. MORE: Leeds General Infirmary 'goes into lockdown' after suspicious package is found MORE: Coronation Street legends who played iconic duo reunite in new snap MORE: Cast of series getting Netflix reboot admit one episode 'wouldn't happen today'
