In a surprising move, veteran soap star Tristan Rogers returned to General Hospital on the same day he publicly announced his cancer diagnosis. The actor, who played the role of Robert Scorpio for years on General Hospital,

"General Hospital" veteran Tristan Rogers, best known for his role as Robert Scorpio, has been diagnosed with cancer.

Beloved soap actor Tristan Rogers, who portrays Robert Scorpio on ABC’s “ General Hospital ,” has been diagnosed with cancer. The actor, 79, revealed his health battle with fans through publicist Anthony Turk on Thursday.