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,

Tristan Rogers brought Robert Scorpio back to General Hospital in a surprise appearance on July 18, one day after revealing he had been diagnosed with cancer. The actor, who joined the soap in 1980 and has made appearances on and off in the 45 years since,

After confirming his cancer diagnosis at 79, GH star Tristan Rogers shares appreciation for fan loyalty and requests privacy as he focuses on treatment and recovery