Tristan Rogers, known for his role as Robert Scorpio on “General Hospital,” has died. Tristan Rogers, who played legacy character Robert Scorpio on ABC's “General Hospital,” died Friday, less than one month after he made a special appearance on the soap opera. 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.

Since 1980, Tristan Rogers made history on General Hospital as legendary character Robert Scorpio. Rogers appeared in his final GH scene in July before the news of his passing broke over the weekend. To honor Rogers’ legacy in Port Charles, let’s look back at the top 5 best Robert moments.