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Soap Vet Chris Robinson Dead at 86
Soap Vet Chris Robinson Dead at 86 originally appeared on Daytime Confidential. Daytime veteran Chris Robinson has died at age 86, according to The Hollywood Reporter. News of the passing of the actor, well-known for his roles as Dr. Rick Webber on General Hospital and Jack Hamilton on The Bold and the Beautiful, was confirmed on Facebook by his collaborator, actor/musician MJ Allen. Allen stated that Robinson passed away in his sleep on Monday, June 9, at his Arizona ranch, and that his official cause of death was heart failure. Born in Florida on Nov. 5, 1938, Robinson broke on to the acting scene in the 1959 films The Diary of a High School Bride and Beast From Haunted Cave. He made many appearances on prominent TV shows like Gunsmoke and in movies such as The Young Savages before signing on to play Sandy Komansky on 12 O'Clock High from 1965 to 1967. From 1978 to 1986, Robinson starred on GH as Rick Webber, a doctor often torn between fellow docs Monica (Leslie Charleson) and Lesley (Denise Alexander). His two leading ladies in those storylines, Charleson and Alexander, both passed away earlier this year. His final GH appearance came in 2002. From 1992 to 2002, he appeared periodically on B&B as Jack Hamilton, father to Taylor Hayes (then played by Hunter Tylo), popping up there for the last time in 2005; from 1987 to 1989, he played Jason Frame on Another World. Thanks to his fame as a TV MD, Robinson appeared as a spokesperson for Vicks Formula 44 cough syrup; however, after issues related to income tax evasion, according to The Hollywood Reporter, he was replaced by Peter Bergman. He pled guilty to income tax evasion in 1985 but remained on GH; he was able to serve out his sentence on nights and weekends. Robinson's career also included writing, starring in, and directing films such as Catch the Black Sunshine and The Great Balloon Race. Robinson is survived by his wife Jacquie and his kids (Shane, Coby, Christian, Christopher, Chris, and Taylor) and grandkids (Ivy, Ava, Davey, Brooks, and Knox). Son Chris explored his dad's love life and business ventures in documentary short films. This story was originally reported by Daytime Confidential on Jun 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Who Was Chris Robinson? Exploring Life and Career of General Hospital Actor as He Passes Away at 86
Trigger Warning: This article contains mention of death. General Hospital star Chris Robinson passed away at the age of 86. The late actor, who was popularly known for his role as Dr. Rick Webber in the daily soap, breathed his last on June 9 and died in his sleep due to heart failure. The unfortunate news was confirmed by Robinson's friend and colleague, MJ Allen. The actor gained popularity playing multiple characters in the shows over the years. Some of the notable titles to his name include 12 O'Clock High and Birdman of Alcatraz, among others. However, the one role that made him a household name was Dr. Webber, a character he portrayed in the ABC show from 1978 to 1986. The late veteran star also gave the iconic line, 'I'm not a doctor, but I play one on TV,' which went on to become the catchphrase and the late-night TV punchline. Exploiting Chris Robinson's life and career Born as Christopher Brown, the actor was born on November 5 in Florida, California. He started acting early and took interest in the skill since his teenage years. Robinson's first acting role was in The Diary of a High School Bride, and later he went on to play the role of spider monster in Beast from Hunted Cave. Some other titles that the veteran star acted in included The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, Bob Hope Presents, Wagon Train, Perry Mason, Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C., Hogan's Heroes, The Streets of San Francisco, Barnaby Jones, CHiPs, Fantasy Island, Murder She Wrote, and Another World. As for the actor's role as Dr. Webber, the character was brought to a gruesome end when the actor returned for a short stint, during which Webber was killed off in the show. Chris Robinson is survived by his wife of fourteen years and his kids, Coby, Christian, Taylor, Christopher Robinson, Christopher Lance, and adopted son Robb Walker. Moreover, the late actor also had five grandkids.
