“General Hospital” star Tristan Rogers, who has played Robert Scorpio on the long-running daytime soap opera since 1980, has been diagnosed with cancer, a representative for the actor announced Thursday morning.

Fan favorite Tristan Rogers, who plays Robert Scorpio on ABC’s General Hospital, has been diagnosed with cancer. Roger’s representative revealed the actor’s condition Thursday. "While he remains hopeful and is working closely with his medical team on a treatment plan,

"General Hospital" actor Tristan Rogers, who played Robert Scorpio for over three decades, was diagnosed with cancer at age 79 and is working on a treatment plan.