Overview

• His manager, Meryl Soodak, told ABC7 he died on the morning of August 15 and confirmed lung cancer as the cause.
• Rogers revealed his diagnosis on July 17, making a surprise return to General Hospital and requesting privacy during treatment.
• He first appeared as Robert Scorpio in 1980 and went on to star in more than 1,400 episodes, becoming a daytime television staple.
• Executive producer Frank Valentini and former co-stars issued tributes praising his generous spirit, sharp wit and loyalty.
• The Australian-born actor’s career spanned decades and included a Daytime Emmy win in 2020 for his work on Studio City.