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‘General Hospital’ Favorite Tristan Rogers Reveals Cancer Diagnosis
In heartbreaking news on Thursday, General Hospital’s Tristan Rogers (Robert Scorpio) has come forward and revealed he has been diagnosed with cancer. The last time viewers of the ABC daytime drama series saw the character of Scorpio was when he left Port Charles along with Holly Sutton (played by Emma Samms) back in November of 2024.
Now comes word via a statement released by Rogers publicist, Anthony Turk, which expressed the following: “Beloved Emmy winning actor Tristan Rogers, best known for his role as Robert Scorpio on the daytime drama, General Hospital is sharing with fans that has been diagnosed with cancer. 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 on Rogers health statement went on to say, “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 Tristan sends his love to his fans and wants them to know how much he appreciates their loyalty and encouragement over the years. The support means more to him now than ever.” According to Turk, “Future updates will be shared if deemed appropriate by Tristan and his family.”
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Rogers first appeared on General Hospital back in 1980 as Robert Scorpio, and has been with the daytime drama series, on and off, at various times through the decades. He also had appeared on The Young and the Restless as Colin Atkinson a role he played from 2010-2012, 2014-17, and 2019.
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In addition, Tristan has appeared in the streaming series, The Bay as Lex Martin, and won a Daytime Emmy for his role as Doc in another digital drama, Sean Kanan’s Studio City, back in 2019 in the category of Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Digital Drama Series.
Michael Fairman TV sends our thoughts and prayers to Tristan and his loved ones during this difficult time.
Now below, share your thoughts and messages for Tristan as he battles cancer, and what his performances as Robert Scorpio have meant to you over the years, via the comment section.
I am so sorry to hear this news. I am not surprised. He did not look well that last time we saw him. My prayers and well wishes to him and his family. Tristan, please know how very much you are missed and loved.
I am so sorry to hear this Tristan! You are one of my favorite actors on GH and have been since stepping foot in PC. I am praying for you and your family!!
Sad news. Sending prayers.
I am sorry to read of this new challenge faced by Tristan and his family. He has been missed on the show. Offering my prayer for healing in all ways.
Love this character but thought he looked sick the last time he left with Holly. Please know all of Tristan’s fans pray he can handle the treatment and go into remission. We have lost too many on GH in the last few years. God Bless you in this journey. I know it’s difficult as I have leukemia.
So sorry to hear this. Like another poster said, he didn’t seem well the last time he was on GH. Sending positive thoughts and love to Tristan and his family
Tristan appeared at the end of todayś show.
I just spoilers. Not.
Prayers for him and his family
Let’s hope Tristan is able to fight this dreaded disease.
I hope he knows how much he is admired by the millions of fans who’ve enjoyed his stellar work throughout the years.
Saddened, but not surprised to read this. He clearly did not look healthy during his last run on GH.
Hope his treatment goes well and he’s able to return one day. Devils don’t pray, but I’m not going to oppose anybody else doing so, if they are so inclined.
Can’t drop the shtick for one post to wish someone well?
It really is getting old.
What a pure JOY it was after reading this article to see Tristan at the end of Thursday July 17th episode when Sasha arrived at his house.
Curious timing of this announcement that the news drops the same day he makes an appearance. The show hasn’t aired down here yet, but I’m guessing this was a 2 second, non speaking cameo at the end of the show (much like when Luke showed up, but said nothing, when Tracy “retired” to Amsterdam a few years back).
Perhaps the announcement was a way to explain why we probably won’t be seeing Robert again, at least for the time being, aside from this brief appearance?
Now on the other horn, from a storyline perspective, this makes 666% sense. Jason wasn’t about to escort Sasha & Daisy out of the country and just leave them unprotected all alone. So leaving them in the hands of the most legendary WSB agent of all time is a no brainer.
Oh I haven’t seen the episode yet and I’m so happy hear that’s where Sasha went and that they showed Tristan. That is lovely! Tristan is tough and can get through this. We’ll all keep praying as he is so well-loved and needed. 🙂
I would have cried even had I not known about his diagnosis. Robert Scorpio has that effect on me. I love the character and the actor.
Sending healing vibes your way Tristan. Loved you as Scorpio. I became a member of your fan club in the early ’80’s. Had your 8×10 on my wall. Wishing you good days ahead.
I am sorry to hear about this and wish him well.
Sending out good vibes and prayers to Tristan and his family during this challenging time.
This sucks,very sad to read this awful news. Sending Tristan positive thoughts that he’ll be able to beat this much like his TV brother John York beat his cancer battle. Hope we’ll be able to see him in Port Charles again in the future, but if not, they gave Robert and Holly a good exit. Best wishes to you, Tristan You got this!
Very sorry to hear this news Tristan was my first soap opera crush !! Prayers extended to him and his family
Mine too! I liked him better than Luke and Laura! He had me the first time he erupted out of the fog on the docks wearing his London Fog rain coat. So damn handsome and charismatic.
God be with you. Sending prayers.
Hate, hate HATE this! Tristan is a legend, and a major reason that I still care about soaps. Been missing Robert in Port Charles, but I rather suspected he was having health issues. Please know, sir, that we’re praying for your recovery. You’ve been part of many families around the world for over 40 years, and there’s a lot of love for you out here among your fans!
Tristan you have delighted and inspired me since I was 5 years old. I pray for your comfort and recovery. My heart is with you and your family
I have loved Tristan’s portrayal of Robert Scorpio, literally, since he first began on GH. Deeply saddened by this news. Sending SO many prayers. Love, light and positive energy heading your way, Tristan.
I’m hoping his feisty fighting spirit will defeat the damn cancer. I head the news before I watched the end of GH. Needless to say, I was very surprised and very moved. Love the ole Aussie bloke.
Sending lots of love and prayers.
I am heartbroken for Tristan. He follows me on X (formerly Twitter). As a fellow Gemini who admires and has adored Scorpio for many moons, especially with Holly Sutton…I pray he gets treated and cured. I am a 36-year survivor of tongue cancer myself. God bless Tristan and his family!
We Love Robert / Tristan thru the years , we have you covered with our ❤️
It was wonderful to see him on GH this past week to help with the exit of Sofia Mattsson. Hoping once he completes his treatment he can come back to GH even if for periodic periods.
The 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards red carpet arrivals featured many a leading man from your favorite soaps, plus the younger stars and veteran actors you’ve come to love.
The gents were definitely about the bowties this year, plus fashion-forward trends, classic suit and tux looks, or sport jacket and no tie. There were a myriad of fashion choices on display from the one thing the soaps are usually known for, ‘hot’ guys.
This year for the first time the red carpet featured the cast of Beyond the Gates who were eligible for Daytime Emmy competition for the first time in their young history, bringing fresh faces and new vibes to the festivities.
LEADING MEN, VETERAN STARS AND NEWCOMERS STRIKE A POSE
Many of this year’s nominees who went on to become eventual winners, previous Emmy winners, and more, took to the carpet to strike a pose for the paparazzi in attendance.
Some of the standout looks came from (pictured above): Steve Burton (Jason Morgan, General Hospital) in traditional black tux with a sheen, Lawrence Saint-Victor (Carter Walton, The Bold and the Beautiful), Giovanni Mazza (Gio Palmieri), Jibre Hordges (Jacob Hawthorne, Beyond the Gates) and Michael Graziadei (Daniel Romalotti, The Young and the Restless), all wearing tuxes, suits or sportcoat and trousers with a bowtie, plus now two-time Daytime Emmy winner, Roger Howarth (Matt Clark, The Young and the Restless) who gave us that stellar jacket and more relaxed vibe for the carpet.
Now below, check out the other actors who made an impression with red carpet fashion at the Daytime Emmy Awards this past Friday night.
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Days of our Lives and Brilliant Minds alum, Al Calderon (ex-Javi Hernandez), a Daytime Emmy nominee in light green suit.
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Beyond the Gates’ Jaden Lucas Miller (Tyrell Richardson) had it put together from head to toe making his first appearance at a Daytime Emmy red carpet.
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The icon, Y&R’s Eric Braeden, a nominee this year for Lead Actor for his performances as Victor Newman took to the red carpet alongside his granddaughter, but took a moment to pose solo for the cameras.
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Alex Cheeks who plays Donnell McBride on Beyond the Gates took to the carpet in this blue suit with brooch.
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General Hospital’s Dominic Zamprogna (Dante Falconeri) entering the red carpet from the street stylin’ in blue jacket and white sneakers.
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The Bold and the Beautiful’s Harrison Cone (Deke Sharpe) bringing the on-trend fashion to the Emmys, as well as he would as the young fashion designer at Logan!
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General Hospital’s Sawandi Wilson (Dr. Isaiah Gannon) in velvet red tuxedo stood out on the red carpet.
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Last year’s Lead Actor Daytime Emmy winner, Paul Telfer (Xander Kiriakis, Days of our Lives) returned this year to present several awards on-stage and hit the red carpet in very stylish black kilt.
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Days of our Lives’ newest leading man, Kyle Pryor made his debut on the Daytime Emmy red carpet. He premieres tomorrow on the November 2nd episode of the Peacock streaming soap operas as Dominik Marino.
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Beyond the Gates star, Sean Freeman (Andre Richardson) always looks super cool. This time in white jacket and packets making a fashion statement on his first Daytime Emmys red carpet.
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The Bold and the Beautiful’s Crew Morrow (Will Spencer) opted for a jean jacket and black sheen jeans to take to the carpet, but still bringing the swag.
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Days of our Lives alum Christopher Sean (Paul Narita), a nominee for Guest Performer in a Daytime Drama Series took to the red carpet in beautiful blue.
So, which men do you think were looking good? Did the actors bring it to the red carpet? Let us know your thoughts and picks via the comment section below.
The 53rd annual Daytime Emmys red carpet was filled with the leading ladies of soap opera, with an array of styles, looks and fashion trends: from bright vibrant colored gowns, plenty of sequins, pantsuits, retro looks, to fashion-forward and more.
From many an Emmy newcomer to the carpet with the stars of Beyond the Gates making their first-ever appearances on daytime’s biggest night, to veteran fan favorites, to the nominees and the guest stars, these women walked the carpet showing off their 2026 fashion sensibilities to the paparazzi.
Let’s take a look at some of the noteworthy looks starting with pictured above: Beyond the Gates star and now Emmy winner, Ambyr Michelle (Eva Thomas), Days of our Lives’ Abigail Klein (Stephanie Johnson), and Sal Stowers (Lani Price Grant), General Hospital’s Katelyn MacMullen (Willow Tait) and alum and nominee Eva LaRue (ex-Natalia Rogers Ramirez).
DRESSED TO IMPRESS
Now below, check out some of the other red carpet looks from the actresses of Beyond the Gates, Days of our Lives, General Hospital, The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless, and then you can let us know in the comment section the answer to our question, “Who’s got the look?”
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General Hospital’s Amanda Setton, a first-time Emmy nominee for her work as Brook Lynn Quartermaine, looked beautiful in burgundy.
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The Belle of the Ball: Beyond the Gates star Tamara Tunie wowed the red carpet, and later took home her first Lead Actress Daytime Emmy for her role as Anita Dupree.
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Y&R star, Hayley Erin (Claire) look stylish and in the popular burgundy dress color trend on the carpet.
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General Hospital’s Kelly Kruger (Serena Baldwin) dressed in black and brought elegance to the carpet.
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Y&R star, Christel Khalil (Lily Winters) looked stunning in this olive green dress and matching handbag and earrings.
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General Hospital’s Alexa Havins (Lulu Spencer) also dressed in sophisticated black with embroidered top and sarong dress.
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Days of our Lives’ Cherie Jimenez (Gabi Hernandez), who always wows on the carpet, did so again this year in a pearl white gown.
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Beyond the Gates’ Rhonni Rose Mantilla’s (Chelsea Hamilton) in a cobalt blue dress making her first appearance on a Daytime Emmys red carpet.
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General Hospital’s Kristen Vaganos (Molly Lansing-Davis) in a pale peach dress took to the Emmys red carpet.
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General Hospital’s Braedyn Bruner (Emma Drake), a first-time Daytime Emmy nominee, showed youth with elegance.
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General Hospital’s Maura West (Ava Jerome) and Cynthia Watros (Nina Reeves), both past Lead Actress Daytime Emmy winners, were on-hand to root on this year’s nominee in the category and for their show, which ultimately won Outstanding Drama Series.
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Three-time Daytime Emmy winner, Michelle Stafford (Phyllis Summers) of The Young and the Restless definitely had people turning heads during the red carpet arrivals.
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Y&R’s Melissa Claire Egan (Chelsea Lawson) took to the red carpet also in a black dress with her latest hairstyle!
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The one and only Finola Hughes (Anna Devane, General Hospital) opted for a sleek, yet comfortable style for the 2026 Daytime Emmys.
So, who do you think wore it best from the women on this year’s Daytime Emmys Red Carpet? Let us know your thoughts and picks via the comment section below.
Beyond the Gates
53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards Winners: ‘General Hospital’ Takes Drama Series, Tamara Tunie and Scott Clifton Top Acting Honors
The 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards have just concluded on Friday night, October 30, and it was ABC’s General Hospital who took home the top prize for Outstanding Drama Series for the sixth time in row. Executive Producer, Frank Valentini accepted the award on behalf of the show.
Beyond the Gates scored its first two acting honors in the young history of the show. Veteran actress, Tamara Tunie won her first ever Emmy for Lead Actress a Daytime Drama Series for her performances as Anita Dupree, while Ambyr Michelle took home the gold in the Emerging Talent category.
Scott Clifton won his fourth Daytime Emmy overall, and second Lead Actor Emmy for his heart-tugging performance as Liam Spencer, who believed he was battling an inoperable brain tumor, only for it to turn out to be medical ruse to bilk Liam’s father out of $1 million dollars.
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DECADES BETWEEN BETH MAITLAND AND ROGER HOWARTH LAST EMMY WIN
In the Supporting Actor and Actress categories, Daytime Emmy history was made with Beth Maitland (Traci Abbott, The Young and the Restless) winning her second Emmy 41 years since she won her first won, and Roger Howarth (Matt Clark, The Young and the Restless) following suit for the men with his coming 32 years after he won in 1994 for One Life to Live.
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Jeff Kober picked up his second Daytime Emmy win for his role as Cyrus Renault on General Hospital in the Outstanding Guest Performer in a Daytime Drama Series category. He previously won Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for the role in 2022, following a nomination in the same category in 2021.
The Kelly Clarkson Show, meanwhile, won Outstanding Daytime Talk Series it its final year, while Sherri Shepherd won for Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host after finding out her talker had been canceled after four seasons.
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THINK OF LAURA
General Hospital star Genie Francis (Laura) received the Lifetime Achievement Award and shared from the stage, “I know 50 years sounds like an awfully long time, but it doesn’t feel like that to me,” she said. “As they say, if you love what you do, you never work a day in your life.”
Overall, General Hospital, Beyond the Gates and The Kelly Clarkson Show received the most gold statuettes for the night with four wins apiece.
Here’s a look at the honor roll for tonight’s big winners below:
Outstanding Daytime Drama Series
General Hospital
Outstanding Lead Performer in a Daytime Drama Series: Actress
Tamara Tunie (Anita Dupree, Beyond the Gates)
Outstanding Lead Performer in a Daytime Drama Series: Actor
Scott Clifton (Liam Spencer, The Bold and the Beautiful
Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actor
Roger Howarth (Matt Clark, The Young and the Restless)
Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actress
Beth Maitland (Traci Abbott, The Young and the Restless)
Outstanding Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series
Ambyr Michelle (Eva Thomas, Beyond the Gates)
Outstanding Writing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
General Hospital
Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series
Jeff Kober (Cyrus Renault, General Hospital)
Outstanding Casting for a Daytime Program
General Hospital
Outstanding Directing in a Daytime Drama Series
Days of our Lives
Outstanding Talk Series
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Outstanding Talk Series Host
Sherri Shepherd, Sherri
Outstanding Lighting Direction for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates
Outstanding Costume Design/Styling for a Daytime Program
The Young and the Restless (Episode 13273)
Outstanding Hairstyling and Makeup for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates, The Kelly Clarkson Show
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