Overview

• Geary said he was depressed by the news and praised Rogers as a good, giving actor who was unpredictable in the best way.
• Their enduring on-screen partnership began with 1981’s Ice Princess storyline and grew into a lasting offscreen friendship.
• General Hospital executive producer Frank Valentini said the show family is heartbroken and that Rogers captivated fans for 45 years.
• Manager Meryl Soodak confirmed Rogers’ death on Aug. 15 and noted the Robert Scorpio role meant everything to him after his July diagnosis.
• Other cast members, including Finola Hughes and Kimberly McCullough, posted tributes, and accounts differ on whether his final appearance was in July 2025 or during 2024.