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‘General Hospital’ Star, Tristan Rogers, Passes Away at 79
Tristan Rogers, beloved by General Hospital fans for his decades-long role as Robert Scorpio has died at age 79. His passing was confirmed by Rogers longtime manager, Meryl Soodak, who shared that Tristan lost his battle with lung cancer on Friday morning.
Ironically, Soodak noted that Tristan had never been smoker, and then expressed, that the actor’s role on General Hospital, “Meant everything to him,” adding, “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.”
GH executive producer Frank Valentini shared in a statement on X: “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.”
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Sadly, and luckily, GH viewers got to see what would be Rogers final television appearance as Scorpio back on July 18, which was the same day he also announced he had been diagnosed with cancer. In the story, Jason (Steve Burton) accompanied Sasha (Sofia Mattson) to Europe with baby Daisy to keep them safe from the baby being targeted (by Willow), and she moved in with her mom and dad, Holly Sutton (Emma Samms) and Robert Scorpio.
It was back in the early 80s that the handsome Aussie joined GH in the hey day of executive producer, Gloria Monty as superspy Scorpio, who would tangled up with his good buddy Luke Spencer (Tony Geary) and Laura (Genie Francis), as well as in his romance with Anna Devane (Finola Hughes); the two shared a daughter, Robin, played by Kimberly McCullough.
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Tristan’s journey on GH included his initial run from December 1980 until February 1992 when Scorpio was “killed-off” in an explosion in South America, though his body was never recovered. He made one brief visit as a ghost in 1995 and then returned alive and well in 2006. Later in 2008, he took Scorpio to the GH spinoff, Night Shift, and back on the mothership in December 2008 when Robert attended the wedding of his daughter, Robin. Then, Tristan returned for visits in 2012, 2013, 2018. In 2019 he became recurring with the soap through November of 2024, until Robert and Holly reunited and headed out of Port Charles together. And, as mentioned above, the final time he was seen on-air was last month in July.
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Besides GH, Tristan took his talents to Genoa City and The Young and the Restless, playing Cane’s (then Daniel Goddard) criminal father, Colin Atkinson. He took on the role from 2010-2011, and made brief return in 2012. Rogers finally won his first Daytime Emmy in his career for the digital drama series, Studio City in the Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Digital Drama Series in 2020. He also appeared as Lex in several seasons of the Emmy-winning digital drama, The Bay.
Survivors include: Tristan’s wife, Teresa Parkerton, children, Sarah and Cale, and their grandchildren.
Michael Fairman TV shares our heartfelt condolences for Tristan’s family, loved ones and the General Hospital family on the loss of one of the most beloved stars in the genre. We will keep you updated as reactions pour in on the passing of Tristan Rogers.
Now below, share your remembrances and thoughts on the loss of Tristan Rogers via the comment section.
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. (2/2) #GH
— Frank Valentini (@valentinifrank) August 15, 2025
Goodbye Tristan Rogers! You will be missed. Rest in Peace.
RIP to a GH Legend!
Tristan was the top male star on the show throughout the late 80s and left a major hole in the canvas when he departed in 92.
He opened the door for actors from the commonwealth to join American soaps. A part of two super couples. Whether you were a fan of Holly or Anna, you could appreciate Robert with both. His scenes with Robin were always touching.
In the end, the GH writers did Tristan right with the film noir send off for Robert & Holly. And, what a treat for fans that despite his health struggles, Tristan returned for final scenes just weeks before he passed.
That sparkle in his eye may be gone, but he left soap fans with many happy memories over an amazing 45 years.
Beautifully written tribute, Steve. Thank you.
I will never forget his first appearance. He erupted out of the fog on the pier wearing a London Fog raincoat as he was trailing Luke and Laura. He was mysterious and was presented as a would be villain. Handsome, charismatic, amusing and talented, we will never see his like again. This one hit me very hard.
Rest easy Tristan. You fought courageously until the very end. You will be missed.
So sad. Farewell. You will be greatly missed on our screens
Rest in peace, Tristan Rogers.
He was the best in the early 80s! He and Emma Samms seemed to be the most romantic couple on Earth! RIP
Wow. I think most of us suspected things were bad when the cancer diagnosis was announced (and even before that), but I never dreamed it was this close to the end for him, and I still held out hope he might come back to Port Charles, at least for occasional visits. Condolences to his family and friends and all those who worked with him.
I am absolutely heartbroken by this news. Tristan was superb as Robert. No matter who he was teamed with, Luke and Laura, Tiffany, Sean, Holly, Anna, Cheryl, Scorpio was always a shinning star. And his loving interactions with Robin were priceless. I remember when that tiny little girl first grabbed his heart before he knew she was his daughter. The unconditional love there was palpable. I was so thrilled when Robert and Holly reunited and left Port Charles together. No offense to Anna; but, I always felt that Robert and Holly were the perfect match.
My deepest sympathy to his family and friends. Thank you Tristan Rogers for years of outstanding entertainment. You will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace.
When that scene aired last month with Jason dropping Sasha & Daisy off at Robert’s place, somehow I knew we were seeing him for the last time.
As much as I was hoping otherwise.
Me too. After thanking him, he bid adieu to Jason and said,” Safe travels.” Steve Burton had an expression that was organic to him, not to Jason, and it was evident that he knew it too. It felt like Tristan, through Robert Scorpio was bidding us all an adieu and a thank you. Now I guess it’s on us to thank him and wish him safe travels on his next journey. Damn, this hurts and here I am crying on the shoulder of Satan of all people.
I almost didn’t recognize you without the shtick.
Tristan Rogers didn’t introduce me to the magic of daytime television, but he’s a major reason why I’ve been a fan of the format for the past half a century. In the 80s, he was cooler than James Bond, and his interplay with Tony Geary and Genie Francis was amazing. Then, for the past decade or so, his comic timing was showcased as Robert became the elder statesman curmudgeon. As ridiculous as his recast as D.A. was, at least it kept him somewhat on-canvas.
I’m going to scour YouTube and collect as much Robert Scorpio as I can. He was one of my top five all-time television heroes and I will never forget him.
Sad news for sure, Can I just say Cancer freaking sucks, look at all the talent in daytime alone that it has taken from us, families, and all to soon, Tristan was so charismatic as Scorpio, When I think of WSB super spies, I think of Robert, Sean, Anna and Frisco, these new wannabe hold nothing in comparison. R I P Tristan, my condolences to his family and all his fans.
GH has sadly lost so many cast and past cast members in the past couple of years. Sonya Eddy, Jackie Zeman, Billy Miller, Johnny Wactor, Tyler Christopher, Leslie Charleson, Denise Alexander, Chris Robinson and now the incredible and talented Tristan Rogers. May they all RIP…
The early 80’s Robert and Luke friendship was awesome daytime TV. His good looks, his charisma, his chesire cat grin. My favorite time period was when Robert was brand new to Port Charles, LnL were broken up. Robert often gave Laura rides back n forth to her job at ELQ International. Robert often took her to lunch and dinner. It got under Luke’s skin and Robert would just grin with his charming self, which annoyed Luke more. Time passage is so hard. Most of the GH actors from that period have died in the past few years. Jackie and Tristan were 2 of my faves. I was really praying for Tristan and I’m sorry he didn’t make it. How strong he was to appear on GH so recently. So bittersweet. I pray for his family and loved ones. One more thing: he was also responsible for making Australia so popular here in the U.S. in the 80’s. He really did play a big part in pop culture back in the day. And I can’t ignore his contribution as a producer either. He really appeared to love the genre. May he rest in peace.
RIP Tristan Rogers . Been a fan since 1st appearance on GH. Always loved Anna & Robert together. I know GH will do a tribute. Hopefully Kimberly McCullough & the original Emma can at least come back for the tribute. It’s not like the writers can’t make it happrn
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Jacob Martinez is ‘Days of Our Lives’ New Javi Hernandez Replacing Al Calderon in the Role
Finally! The casting has been revealed as to just who would be Al Calderon’s successor in the role of Days of our Lives, Javi Hernandez. On Friday, April 30, the long-running soap opera revealed Jacob Martinez is taking on the part and he will first be seen this coming June 30th and then on all-new episodes streaming on Peacock.
As previously reported, the popular Calderon exited the soap opera last year to join the cast of the NBC primetime medical drama, Brilliant Minds as nurse Nico Silva, who in May will air the remainder of their second season. The series has been on the bubble for renewal by the network. His last episodes as Javi will also air this May on DAYS.
Since DAYS tapes ten months ahead of streaming, Martinez has been secretly ensconced in all the drama in Salem for quite some time. When viewers see the new Javi in story, we should learn what will happen in Javi’s relationship with Leo Stark played by Emmy winner, Greg Rikaart, plus his continued relationship with his relatives in the Hernandez clan. Currently, when Javi returned to Salem after taking care of his ailing father, and after the bust-up of his marriage to Leo thanks to Dimitri (Peter Porte), he claimed he had moved on with someone else while he was away from Salem.
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Like Calderon before him, Martinez is a multi-talented actor and singer. Jacob’s resume is impressive having appeared in the musical In Pieces: The Musical at Joe’s Pub at The Public Theater and he was hand-picked by Joey Contreras to play the role of Grey. Other credits include: the short film, Memory Swim and the play Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage.
Martinez hails from Norfolk, Nebraska and appeared when he was very young at the Johnny Carson Theatre, and as DAYS fans know, Jacob is now working at the Days of our Lives studios, right where the “Tonight Show” is filled. In addition, Jacob Martinez is a graduate of The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA).
Taking to his Instagram on Thursday, April 30 once the news of his casting was revealed, Martinez, expressed, “Way too many people to thank in one post, so I’ll just say THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART to each and every person who continues to pour into me and encourage me to chase my dreams. I cannot even begin to express how grateful I am. I already feel beyond blessed, supported, and loved. See you all in Salem ⏳”
Jacob Martinez appeared on Friday on the Days of our Lives Instagram account announcing his casting. You can check it out below. Deadline was the first to report the casting switch.
So, excited to learn who is the new Javi Hernandez? Please welcome Jacob Martinez to the role and be on the lookout for his debut on June 30. Comment below.
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This week starts with heartbreaking news. Patrick Muldoon, best known for his roles as the original Austin Reed on Days of Our Lives and later as Richard Hart on Melrose Place, died on Sunday, April 19, at the age of 57. Reports indicate his death was sudden following a heart attack.
Muldoon’s sister, Shana Muldoon-Zappa, told TMZ on Monday more details on her brother’s death, “Patrick went to take a shower Sunday morning after drinking coffee with his girlfriend in their Beverly Hills home. His girlfriend decided to check on him after he was taking too long and found him unconscious on the bathroom floor?” Shana added that paramedics rushed over and tried to revive Patrick, but there was nothing anyone could do.
Soap fans first saw Muldoon as Kate’s (Lauren Koslow) son on DAYS back in 1992, where he quickly became a fan favorite during the on-screen love story between Austin and Carrie Brady (Christie Clarke). Patrick left the series in 1995. He later made comeback for appearances in 2011 and 2012.
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On Melrose Place, he played bad buy Richard Hart from 1995-1996. Patrick launched his acting career while in college landing the role of Matt in the 1990 sitcom Who’s The Boss? alongside the likes of Judith Light (ex-Karen, OLTL) and Tony Danza. Following his graduation, Patrick nabbed a recurring role as Jeffrey Hunter in Saved By The Bell by 1991.
Throughout his decades long career, Muldoon also starred in several motion and TV series including his leading roile in Starship Troopers (1997). He also had parts in Deadlock (2021), Vanquish (2021), Dakota (2022), Marlowe (2022), and Murder At Hollow Creek (2023).
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Not only was Patrick an actors, but a producer and a musician and singer. He often made appearances and put out music with his band, The Sleeping Masses. Muldoon was the band’s lead singer and guitar player. Patrick was also a producer of TV and film projects.
At the time of his death, Patrick was also an executive producer on a the movie “Kockroach,” which is currently in production.
Taking to his Instagram, just a few days before his death, Muldoon expressed,“So excited to be a part of this amazing project KOCKROACH directed by Matt Ross starring Chris Hemsworth, Taron Edgerton, Zazzie Beetz And Alec Baldwin. Filming now in Australia,” he captioned his post.
Sadly, on April 24, Muldoon can be seen in his 2025 film Dirty Hands also festuring Denise Richards (ex-B&B, RHOBH), which will be released on digital streaming platforms on VOD.
Muldoon is survived by his partner, Miriam Rothbart; parents, Deanna and Patrick Muldoon Sr.; his sister and brother-in-law, Shana and Ahmet Zappa; and their children, Muldoon’s beloved niece Halo and nephew Arrow Zappa.
Share your remembrances and condolences on the loss of Patrick Muldoon via the comment section, which is followed below by the trailer Dirty Hands due out later this week on digital platforms.
All My Children and Hallmark alum, Jonathan Bennett has been cast in the newly-created role on General Hospital as Joe Fitzpatrick.
Look for Bennett to make his debut on the ABC soap opera next month in May. Bennett is very familiar to daytime fans for his work as JR Chandler on All My Children from 2000-2001. Later, he landed the part of Aaron Samuels in the motion picture, Mean Girls in 2004 starring Lindsay Lohan, which would become his breakout role.
Jonathan would go on to star in seven Hallmark Channel movies and then hosting and producing the network’s reality competition show Finding Mr. Christmas, Bennett has also appeared as a contestant on Season 19 of Dancing with the Stars, plus Celebrity Big Brother in 2019, and he starred on Broadway in Spamalot.
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Frank Valentini, the executive producer of General Hospital shared to Deadline who first reported the casting news, “We’re so excited to have Jonathan joining our cast. He’s a tremendous talent and will be a fantastic addition to ‘GH.’
After the news broke, Bennett took to his Instagram and shared, “There’s a new guy in town…” Meanwhile, the official General Hospital account shared a pic and expressed, “He’s already tired of us telling him his hair looks sexy pushed back. Welcome to the family, Jonathan Bennett.
Bennett is married to Jaymes Vaughan. Back in 2022, they became the first gay couple to appear on the cover of the wedding magazine, The Knot.
So, what do you think of the casting of Jonathan as Joe Fitzpatrick? Is he the new man for Lucas? Share your thoughts via the comment section.
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