Tristant Rogers died Friday at 79 after a battle with lung cancer. Rogers played Dr. Robert Scorpio on "General Hospital" since 1980 along with other credits.

The longtime star of ABC’s “General Hospital” who played the role of Robert Scorpio for 45 years has died after a battle with lung cancer.

Tristan Rogers, 79, famed as Robert Scorpio on ABC’s “General Hospital,” has died after a battle with lung cancer.

Tristan Rogers, who played Robert Scorpio on ABC’s General Hospital, died Friday at the age of 79. His manager Meryl Soodak confirmed the news to Deadline. According to the report, it was revealed Rogers had been diagnosed in July with lung cancer.