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

General Hospital and The Young and the Restless recently witnessed the loss of their cast member, Tristan Rogers. The actor known for his roles as Robert Scorpio and Colin Atkinson in the respective shows passed away on August 15,

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.