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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'General Hospital' star Tristan Rogers gets diagnosed with cancer at 79; asks for privacy during challenging times
Tristan Rogers, the veteran actor from ' General Hospital ,' has been diagnosed with cancer. Although the details of the form have not been disclosed, the 79-year-old continues to work with a medical team on a treatment plan and has requested privacy during this challenging time. Tristan Rogers gets diagnosed with cancer According to Deadline, the representative revealed the actor's conditions on Thursday. '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,' the rep claimed. 'As they face both the emotional and physical burdens that come with this diagnosis, the family kindly asks for privacy and understanding. They are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support and love from their friends and family,' the report continued. The Emmy-winning actor, who has been married to Teresa Parkerson since 1995 and shares two children: daughter Sara, 32, and son Cale, 28, wants his fans to know that he loves them and appreciates their loyalty as well as encouragement over the years. The future updates would be shared either by Tristan or a family member whenever they deem appropriate. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You To Read in 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo About Tristan Rogers and 'General Hospital' journey Born on June 3, 1946, in Australia, Rogers entered the entertainment industry in the 1970s, with his debut in daily soaps 'Number 96,' 'The Box,' and 'Bellbird.' The fan favourite actor joined 'General Hospital' in 1980 as a super spy Scorpio and left the show after 12 years in 1992. After serving a 15-year hiatus, Rogers rejoined the well-known series and made guest appearances over the years in 2008, 2012-2016, and 2018-2024. Over the course of decades, Tristan Rogers has featured in over 1,400 episodes of 'General Hospital.' He appeared in its spinoff series, 'General Hospital: Night Shift' in 2008 as well.
USA Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'General Hospital' star Tristan Rogers diagnosed with cancer
Tristan Rogers, best known for his longtime role on the medical drama "General Hospital," is facing a health scare of his own. Rogers, who played Robert Scorpio on the classic ABC soap opera, has been diagnosed with cancer, publicist Anthony Turk confirmed in a July 17 press release to USA TODAY. The type of cancer that Rogers, 79, is battling was not disclosed. "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," the statement read. "As they face both the emotional and physical burdens that come with this diagnosis, the family kindly asks for privacy and understanding." Rogers has been married to Teresa Parkerson since 1995. The couple shares two children: daughter Sara, 32, and son Cale, 28. "They are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support and love from their friends and family," the statement continued. 'They just hated my character so much': Eva Larue on leaving 'General Hospital' Rogers, who was born in Melbourne, Australia, cut his teeth as a soap actor in the 1970s with roles on the Australian TV series "Number 96," "The Box" and "Bellbird." The budding actor traded the Down Under for the fictional town of Port Charles, New York, when he joined the cast of "General Hospital" in December 1980, playing super spy Scorpio. Rogers went on to enjoy a 12-year stint on the long-running drama before departing the series in 1992. He was nominated for two Soap Opera Digest Awards during his initial "GH" tenure, including a 1986 nod for outstanding daytime actor in a leading role. 'General Hospital' star John J. York opens up about 'very welcoming' return amid cancer battle After a nearly 15-year hiatus, Rogers returned to the show in 2006 for a series of recurring appearances, followed by additional guest performances in 2008, 2012-2016 and 2018-2024. In total, the fan-favorite actor has appeared on over 1,400 episodes of "General Hospital," according to Rogers' IMDb page. Rogers also appeared on several episodes of the "General Hospital" spinoff "General Hospital: Night Shift" in 2008. "Tristan sends his love to his fans and wants them to know how much he appreciates their loyalty and encouragement over the years," Rogers' cancer diagnosis announcement stated. "This support means more to him now than ever." Rogers isn't the only "General Hospital" alum to have a bout with cancer. John J. York revealed in September 2023 that he was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome and smoldering multiple myeloma the previous year, though he has since returned to the show.
Daily Mirror
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'Sinister' abandoned asylum filled with shoes of patients who were experimented on
The long-deserted Medfield State Hospital makes for a haunting site, inspiring filmmakers for years with its dark, shadowy corners and long, and often sorrowful, history Eerie photos show the interior of an abandoned asylum, which has featured in several seriously creepy films. Urban explorer Ben Stevens ventured to the long-deserted Medfield State Hospital, formerly known as the Medfield Insane Asylum, after learning it was used as a shooting location for the 2010 psychological thriller, Shutter Island. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Shutter Island sent a chill down the spines of moviegoers, not least because of its depiction of the strikingly eerie Ashecliffe Hospital for the Criminally Insane. Like the fictional Ashecliffe, Medfield treated many thousands of psychiatric patients over the years, from 1892, right up until April 2003. Nowadays however, it lies empty and silent - and is said to have a 'sinister' feel. Brave Ben Stevens told What's The Jam: "It felt very cool to be there as I'm a very big film fan. I found out about it because I wanted to know where they filmed Shutter Island. 'Obviously, they dressed up a lot of the building as a set for the movie. But I just liked the whole feel of the place, it felt very New England with the red buildings and the leaves.' As well as Shutter Island, Medfield, situated just outside of Boston, in the US state of Massachusetts, has also provided an atmospheric filming location for movies such as The New Mutants and The Box. And photos snapped by Ben aptly demonstrate why it's the ideal site for jump scares. Once inside the former infirmary's walls, Ben, from Cambridge, UK, came across plenty of old equipment left behind when the last patients left, forgotten and gathering dust. This included long-disused wheelchairs parked motionless in corridors, and beds which hadn't been slept in for years, complete with mattresses. Ben, 31, revealed: 'I even found a patient's shoes. The whole place was very sinister because I know they conducted a lot of experiments on their patients. "They also had a very high security wing, which apparently mobsters were sent to, which is pretty cool.' Extraordinary photographs taken by Ben show the derelict state of the asylum, which once housed as many as 2,200 patients. The gloomy interior is in a well-worn state, and it's difficult to believe so many people once lived and worked there. Many rooms are extremely dark, and certainly not for the faint of heart. Continued deterioration ultimately led to Medfield closing its doors one final time. However, it's also understood that concern from Medfield residents over criminally insane patients brought over from Bridgewater State Hospital, also in Massachusetts, also contributed to this decision. Those who wander the grounds may come across The Medfield State Hospital Cemetery, the final resting place of 841 residents who passed away between the years 1918 and 1988. Established after the Great Influenza outbreak of 1918, as per John Thompson's A Short History of Medfield State Hospital, 1890-2016, up until 2005, gravestones were marked only by small concrete squares bearing a number. Then, in September 2005, more personal markers, complete with names and dates, were added to each of the graves. Following restoration, the grounds of the old facility are now open to the public, making this the only abandoned asylum in the US where the grounds are free to roam. Trespassing past dark is forbidden; however, with local Medfield Police tasked with patrolling the facility at night to ensure it remains as quiet as the grave.
The Age
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
The lights go out on Ramsay Street as Neighbours wraps after 9363 episodes
At a little after 7pm last night, the lights were switched off for the last time in the sound stages at the Nunawading television studios which have been home to the long-running soap Neighbours for four decades. As darkness fell, after 9363 half-hour episodes – the last 460 produced under the banner of streaming giant Amazon, who saved the show after its cancellation in 2022 – it marked the end of an era, for Australian television, and for an iconic Melbourne institution. Those studios, in the city's eastern suburbs, have been home to some of the best-loved television shows in Australian history, including The Go!! Show, where Olivia Newton-John made her debut, soaps such as Prisoner and The Box, the talk show Rove, glorious failures such as Holiday Island and, of course, Neighbours. Actor Stefan Dennis, 66, who plays property developer Paul Robinson and cut his acting teeth in the studios in Prisoner before returning later to become the enduring stars of Neighbours, acknowledges he's 'probably the oldest inhabitant' of the studios. As for saying goodbye for a second, and now seemingly final time, Dennis said he had mixed emotions. 'At the moment I'm fine, I'm just looking at it as another filming day, and that's what it is,' he said on the set yesterday. Loading 'We did this two years ago, and it's a different vibe saying goodbye to the show this time,' Dennis added. 'It's not as sad, it's happier for me than it is sad. Happy that I have had this. It's not just a show to me, it's been an era for me, it's been a great portion of my life.' Since its premiere on March 18, 1985, the goings-on at the not-as-quiet-as-it-seemed Ramsay Street, Erinsborough have – mostly – captivated the national conversation with births, deaths, marriages and all manner of dramatic twists and turns in between. But in the end, like television itself, Neighbours has had to navigate the choppy waters of declining Australian audience and changing business models. Axed two years ago, it was saved by the streaming platform Amazon who saw an opportunity to invest in Australian drama.
Sydney Morning Herald
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
The lights go out on Ramsay Street as Neighbours wraps after 9363 episodes
At a little after 7pm last night, the lights were switched off for the last time in the sound stages at the Nunawading television studios which have been home to the long-running soap Neighbours for four decades. As darkness fell, after 9363 half-hour episodes – the last 460 produced under the banner of streaming giant Amazon, who saved the show after its cancellation in 2022 – it marked the end of an era, for Australian television, and for an iconic Melbourne institution. Those studios, in the city's eastern suburbs, have been home to some of the best-loved television shows in Australian history, including The Go!! Show, where Olivia Newton-John made her debut, soaps such as Prisoner and The Box, the talk show Rove, glorious failures such as Holiday Island and, of course, Neighbours. Actor Stefan Dennis, 66, who plays property developer Paul Robinson and cut his acting teeth in the studios in Prisoner before returning later to become the enduring stars of Neighbours, acknowledges he's 'probably the oldest inhabitant' of the studios. As for saying goodbye for a second, and now seemingly final time, Dennis said he had mixed emotions. 'At the moment I'm fine, I'm just looking at it as another filming day, and that's what it is,' he said on the set yesterday. Loading 'We did this two years ago, and it's a different vibe saying goodbye to the show this time,' Dennis added. 'It's not as sad, it's happier for me than it is sad. Happy that I have had this. It's not just a show to me, it's been an era for me, it's been a great portion of my life.' Since its premiere on March 18, 1985, the goings-on at the not-as-quiet-as-it-seemed Ramsay Street, Erinsborough have – mostly – captivated the national conversation with births, deaths, marriages and all manner of dramatic twists and turns in between. But in the end, like television itself, Neighbours has had to navigate the choppy waters of declining Australian audience and changing business models. Axed two years ago, it was saved by the streaming platform Amazon who saw an opportunity to invest in Australian drama.
