General Hospital actor Tristan Rogers‘ recent cancer diagnosis seems to have shocked fans of the series. The 79-year-old Australian is best known for playing Robert Scorpio in the ABC soap opera. The character debuted in the show in 1980 and has frequently exited and re-entered it multiple times over the years.

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,