Finola Hughes, who played Anna Devane opposite Rogers' Robert Scorpio on General Hospital, took to her Instagram on Saturday, Aug. 16, to pay tribute to him in the wake of his death at the age of 79.

When Robert Scorpio's smile appeared on our General Hospital screens in July, fans were pleasantly surprised to see the beloved character played by Tristan Rogers on and off for 45 years.

Finola Hughes shared an emotional tribute to longtime General Hospital costar Tristan Rogers, who passed away from cancer at age 79

'General Hospital's Genie Francis and Kin Shriner Remember 'Friend' Tristan Rogers originally appeared on Parade. The death of Tristan Rogers has rocked the soap world, especially for his long-time General Hospital co-stars and friends. As Parade reported, Rogers died at age 79 after battling cancer.

The General Hospital family of Anna Devane, Robert Scorpio, and their daughter Robin has captured fans' hearts for decades.