His arrival was perfectly timed — Scorpio was immediately thrust into the heart of one of the soap’s most iconic storylines: Luke Spencer’s ( Anthony Geary) legendary quest for the Ice Princess. The chemistry between the characters ignited a dynamic on-screen partnership, and behind the scenes, a lasting friendship between the actors was born.

Soap opera star Tristan Rogers, who is best known for his longtime role on “General Hospital,” has died. His manager confirmed his death in a statement on Friday, Aug. 15. He was 79.

Soap star Tristan Rogers, who has played Robert Scorpio since 1980, died from lung cancer, his longtime manager told multiple news outlets.