‘General Hospital’s Anthony Geary Shares Heartfelt Tribute to Late Tristan Rogers
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In December 1980, General Hospital made a pivotal casting move with the addition of Tristan Rogers as superspy Robert Scorpio.
His arrival was perfectly timed — Scorpio was immediately thrust into the heart of one of the soap’s most iconic storylines: Luke Spencer’s (Anthony Geary) legendary quest for the Ice Princess. The chemistry between the characters ignited a dynamic on-screen partnership, and behind the scenes, a lasting friendship between the actors was born.
As Luke and Robert, Geary and Rogers shared countless adventures — both scripted and real. Following Rogers’ passing from cancer on August 15, Geary, now living abroad, reflects on their enduring bond on and off screen.
“I was depressed at the news of Tristan passing away,” Geary tells TV Insider exclusively. “I have great memories of him and always will have. I’ve always thought Tristan was a good actor, a very giving actor, and fun to work with.
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“Tristan was an enigma — comfortable enough to create a man of mystery,” Geary continues. “Working with him was an experience that I could always rely on to be funny, exciting, challenging, and infuriating — a perfect day’s work. The fun thing about working with Tristan is that he was unpredictable, always good for throwing in a surprise or taking a scene in his own direction. I always liked that.”
Geary recalls how effortlessly they clicked as colleagues on set. “Tristan is one of the few acting partners I’ve had that we didn’t discuss the script much,” relays the eight-time Daytime Emmy winner. “Because whatever was in the script, no matter what we were given, we were going to do it — not word for word, for sure, but we didn’t challenge the Luke and Robert relationship. For us, it was like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, but Tristan and I took turns being The Kid. It was a classic relationship with a couple ne’er-do-wells, who knew the worst about each other, but for the most part, remained friends anyway.”
In the end, it’s the memories that Geary holds most dear. “It’s been a long while since Tristan and I worked together, but then again, it seems like just yesterday,” Geary notes. “Tristan was a character. And he’ll remain a character to me. Not just Robert Scorpio, but Tristan himself — he was the bigger of the two characters. That’s a good memory.”
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There was nothing quite like the dynamic between Luke and Robert. Tristan will be missed at GH as Tony is. Rest in peace to a legend
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tony isn't dead he just retired
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Yes!
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They were an EPIC Duo!!! Those were the glory days/years !!!! Thanks for the memories Tristan and Anthony❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👏
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I named my oldest son after Tristan. I will always ❤️ Tristan, and miss him. He was an awesome amazing actor
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I also named my son after him. My baby/youngest
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I worked with a guy in Seattle who was named after him as well. Asked him about his name almost immediately.
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List of a great man
But lost a whole heck of a lot for Anthony Geary. Him being GAY. No respect.
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He was a great actor. I also named my youngest son after him ♥️
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We named our son after him as well. My sister is a flight attendant and had him on one of her flights. She said he couldn’t have been more gracious.
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I named my daughter after him before he was on GH. I don't even remember what I saw him on first. I think it was a show that was not made in the U.S. Tristan Rogers name stuck with me but obviously the name of what I first heard that name on did not...lol. I just remember that I enjoyed him and I loved his name. I searched the baby books for the female version and named her "Trista". I was thrilled when he showed up on GH four years later!! I loved him so much as Robert Scorpio and could not wait to watch his adventures with Tony on each episode they shared. They were 2 of my all time favorite actors. It's funny because I still can't remember what I saw him on first. I enjoyed him so much on GH that it wiped out the first memory, I guess. I would think it all started with Robert Scorpio, but "Trista", my daughter that I named after him was born in 1976. Four years before Robert Scorpio showed up.
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How cool. I named my dtr after the character Haley. By Kelly Rippa. The way she was introduced. I loved the name. So all us soapies, our kids will keep their memories alive. But I got a job yrs later and life happened. I remember getting out of college letting us go home a lot of times early and of coarse it was one of the main 3 on same network. General Hosp had me hooked with Luke and Laura. The ice princess storyline had me hooked to.
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GH/PC will never be the same, wasn't when Anthony left, now Tristan. Forever grateful Genie/Laura has stayed around.
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I loved Tristan Roberts as a actor and as his character of Robert Scorpio! His portrayal of Robert father of Robin and Sasha was so outstanding! I just pray that when GH addresses his death that both Robin and Sasha retirn for his funeral. It would be crazy for his daughters to not attend especially Robin as he was there for her through her hiv diagnosis.Sasha was living with him ,so make it make sense that she does not return with Daisy for the service.
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I agree. I hope they do too.
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His name was Tristan Rogers not Roberts
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Really? Spell check?
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"Retirn"???? Come on!
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So he made a typo, get off his back!
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Are you for real! Go be an English teacher somewhere else!
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I would also love to see the original Emma return for his memorial.
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My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Tristan Roger , know that his legacy will live on in his family , friends , co- workers , fans and those that crossed his path .
Tristan Rodgers aka Robert Scorpio, you will truly be missed ; no one can't replace you , you were one of a kind .
R.I.P Tristan Rogers 🙏
Gone , but will never be forgotten 🙏❤️
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I was sorry to hear of Tristan's passing and hope that he is at peace. 🕊️ I have been watching GH for 30+ years and every actor and character is dear to my heart.
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He was one of a kind. I could see those two tearing around Amsterdam, having a blast back in the day. Robert and Luke were incomperable.
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I'd love them together they just bounced off each other it was such a great team GH knew what they were doing when they put these two together
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I love Scorpio R.I.P you will be missed
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I loved both Anthony and Tristan 💕
I personally feel that the storyline when Tristan started were the best!
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I watched general hospital from the age of seven or eight with my sisters who. were 5 to 10 years older than me . I love Luke and Laura, Scorpio and Anna, the cassadine saga, Sonny and Carly , Jason and Sam and all of the other Quartermaines, the Weber's, Ruby and Bobbie Spencer.... My condolences to Tristan Rogers family and The GENERAL HOSPITAL FAMILY..... That show played a HUGE part of my life thank you!!!
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Tristan Rogers aka Robert Scorpio was a handsome man. Loved him from the 1st time he started on GH. He's the reason I watched along with Luke &Laura. He will be truly missed. 🙏 RIP
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They were the Dynamic Duo like no other.
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I will miss watching Tristan Roger’s on GH. He was central to whatever storyline he was cast in. He was a talented actor and a very handsome
man. I loved the Anna and Robert storylines. They appeared to be very believable and suspenseful. Condolences to his family. I have been GH fan since the day it first aired. When I worked I would tape it every day and watch it at night.
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There was nothing like General Hospital back then, with Luke Spencer and Robert Scorpio—you hated to miss one day of that soap! I loved them both!
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Luke & Robert were a joy to watch in the 80’s. GH was my people who came into my home every weekday!
At some point Laura came on & GH was whole! Every day was so interesting!
May Tristian RIP as he leaves us all with some Wonderful Memories!
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I think Mr. Geary is said it all. I lo ed Luke and Scorpios exchanges and that buddy thing they had going. I missed GH. But, I had to walk away from it for awhile. When I return to it I was able to catch on it. I never liked plot twist or whatever they called it. But writers when you have something good don't go messing with it. Because you'll loose good actors /actresses and a damn good fan base.
R.I.P T. Roger's you shall be greatly missed❤️❤️❤️💓💓💓
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Tristan Rogers was a magnificent actor and I'm sure he was a good person. I loved him on GH .he felt like an old friend especially when he was with Luke and Laura. I will miss you Robert Scorpio ❤️ God Bless you and your family and friends!!
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I remember Tristan Rogers,Anthony Geary and the whole ensemble....Their storylines were always fun,interesting and spot on..He will be missed sincerely ..I pray that he is resting in peace as well as the other characters that have passes on and had such chemistry on GM....Fond Memories I will treasure...❤️🙏🏻
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Love the Duo they were again the casadines. RIP Scorpio 🙏
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Wonder if they’ll kill him off on the show especially since Sasha and Daisy are living with him and Holly. They haven’t killed off Leslie Charleston (Monica) and she passed away months away ago. He’ll be missed. Loved the Luke-Robert duo.
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Both geary and rogers were legends the chemistry real and the spontaneous ad libs were hilarious both together explosive
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Anthony Geary should make a couple of 🥰surprise appearances as I am sure General Hospital will do a couple of shows paying tribute to Tristan. Have watched GH since I was 15 and have always loved the show and the actors.
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You do know that the character of Luke Spencer is dead, don't you? Therefore I don't see how he could return under those circumstances. However, stranger things have happened.
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I Will miss him terribly on GH, big fan for years.
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I think they were both good characters and both did it good! But then Luke and Laura got married and that's when they disappeared for a bit so they could have Lucky and lulu Leslie lu after Laura's mom on the show! But then it went crazy and so did Luke but it was good it was great!!!! Thank you Tristan you will be missed!!
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🌷🥺
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Some of the greatest days of General Hospital were scenes with Tristan & Tony❤️
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I loved Tristan Rogers as Robert Scorpio he will be greatly missed GH will never be the same RIP Tristan a.k.a. Scorpio ❤️ 🙏🏻
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I'm so sorry that Tristan passed away your longtime friend was exceptional to me and so many more.
RIP dear Tristan Rogers
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RIP Tristan. You will be missed.
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They were amazing together. Rip forever robert scorpio
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He was a great actor, he will be missed but never forgotten
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He was a very good actor. He will missed but not forgotten. Rest in peace
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I THINK IT WILL BE A HUGE MISTAKE IF GH DOES’NT CELEBRATE ROBERT.
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Great actor, and will be missed. I named my baby after him, Tristan and my oldest "Robert"
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There never was and never will be another duo like Geary & R
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They were the dynamic duo
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it's a great loss not only to the GH but Tristans family he will be missed
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As a part of the writing team, I was lucky enough to have written the script for the episode when Robert Scorpio was introduced. We were stunned to see who they cast -- and blown away when we saw Tristen, who wasn't at all what we'd envisioned. Gloria Monty and Marvin Page (casting) threw us for a beautiful loop. In those days, we were so close from tape to air that we could immediately create new story elements
we'd never expected. Tristen and Tony were magic together, and remained so through the years. Tristen was a lovely, lovely man..... RIP Tristen.
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Thank you for your contribution to this legendary work. I grew up watching GH with my Grandma and remember when Robert first arrived. I loved his adventures with Luke, the wedding, when Anna came and then Robin.
It is to Tristan's credit that he took the words off the page and built a character who became a real part of our lives. Robert Scorpio is one of those rare legacy characters who can leave, but no matter how long their absences or ridiculousness of the storyline explaining why they were not really DEAD dead.. as a silly soap fan, you will suspend disbelief because their return always feels like family coming home.
I am truly sad to not have another Robert return or new scenes with Robin and Emma, but
I'm also super thankful to have witnessed Tristan's full GH journey from his first day to his last. Wishing him the greatest peace 🙏
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Me too
I love his work
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Wow... i watched with my grandmother too, like at least for 40 yrs., right..?..had to give YOU condolences TOO
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Wow! Watched GH with my sister back then. To see these stills of scenes takes my breath away. Iconic. You got to be part of that magical time in television. Talented. I remembered the scene of Scorpio falling out of the cable car and he was thought to be dead. The actor John Reilly yelled Scorpio! I remember that day. I remember the episodes of the characters on the island of the cassadine mansion. I used to watch GH through the years. I haven't in a while. Great television back then. Such a loss of Tristan Rogers.
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Umm you misspelled his name. To be a writer for the show Id think you'd know how to spell his name. ..maybe a simple oversight on your part
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Thank you for this shining example of deeply toxic fandom. A legendary writer who's nearly 80 years-old, and has worked with thousands and thousands of actors, graces us with her invaluable personal remembrance of working with Tristan 45 years ago... and all you can see is that she made a minor phonetic spelling error?
Then again, perhaps being a troll instead of putting the focus on Rogers, Geary, or the content of what Anderson Thomas actually wrote...is "maybe a simple oversight on your part"
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You weren't on the writing team because I was and never ever heard of you
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Google and IMDB are your friends. (Why are soap fans so toxic and detached from reality?)
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Google her name. It’s all there for you to see.
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Wow... just saw him with "Sasha" visiting him with the baby on the show.. Awww, my condolences to the GH cast.. I know that family is devastated... Ive watched GH with my late grandmother... 😭 at least for40 yrs
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Tristan Roger's became my favorite actor on GH in the past few years. I started watching GH in the early 70"s when my career military husband was stationed in Idaho for 3 years. I was not able to keep up with it because of the frequent moves. Therefore I missed the years of Robert and Luke's antics. My favorite scene is when Sasha and Daisy showed up at Robert's door. I am so sad that Tristan has passed. My sincere condolences to his family, friends, cast mates, and fans. I grieve with you. RIP Tristan.💔🙏
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God speed he was a great soul and prayers
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General 🏥 Hospital was one of the BEST soap operas in history they just hired the right people to make this show so great.Even the real actors wanted in on Liz Taylor Milton Berle.It started out on the 7th floor of a hospital then it went to exotic places.Well Tristan RIP 💔 😭 my friend 💋 I started watching at 6 yrs old now I'm 66 and keep watching my heart ❤️ goes out to your family and friends.I hope you made it to God's arms you were one of a kind
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One of greatest actors and humans has left this world you will be missed Tristan Rodgers daytime and life in general won't be be the same rest in peace Tristan and thanks for sharing your life and career with us here.
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🌹❣️🌹Geary said it all about Tristian… well said Tony! We e lost some classy people of late at GH. Sad.
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RIP Legend
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Tony I hope you love living in Amsterdam I was born there in 1939 yes a long time ago but I visit whenever I can,be happy💞💕💗
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RIP Tristan Rogers. 🕯️ Robert Scorpio remains the coolest WSB agent ever and Robert and Robin the best dad and daughter.❤️ ❤️
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Tristan Rogers will be so missed. Has been missed during his time away already but was hoping he would be coming back. He was such a great actor & man of character in certain his cast mates are mourning his loss greatly! I know I do am only a daily viewer. Knew whhn he was on with greeting Sasha & Daisy he probably wasn’t going to make it back but was hoping he would. 💔💔💔 RIP Tristan.
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Condolences to Tristan Rogers wife and children. Praying for all of you.
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I started watching GH in 1981 those two together were the reason I kept watching this show every adventure every scene every episode was extremely exciting back then now the show is boring
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Thanks for your contributions to the *Tristan and Tony connection, and the Robert and Luke connection. I miss them both!
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Ive been rewatching Luke/Laura summer adventures on YouTube (look up user sussezq for complete 1979-1980s playlists) and am currently watching the Robert/Luke dynamic play out in the lead up to the Ice Princess Island adventure. Luke just discovered Robert is an agent, and they are so much fun to watch. Tony was right about the Butch/Sundance comparison. RIP Tristan and thanks for the memories. Robert Scorpio is a legend,
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I rarely respond to former posts, but don't want anyone to think this truly wasn't me, or that I lied about writing on the show. Yes, just google or Wiki me (Sheri Anderson) -- and I'm there. And thanks to all who appreciated the work we did. I came in with Pat Falken Smith in '79 and we left to go back to Days of our Lives at the end of '81. As for mis-spellings, I hate those too, so am surprised it slipped by me. Thanks for all the support from others... truly appreiated
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It will be a beautiful surprise to do a fantasy episode of GH with all of those actors who appeared opposite Tristan during his days of General Hospital for a huge and honorable send-off into his next life of eternity. Tristan was one of a kind and shall be remembered and loved until the last person standing bids farewell to this earthly life we so cherish.
May you rest peacefully dear Tristan, in the loving arms of your Creator...
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I think it's great that their friendship lasted that longer and they were amazing together on screen. I'm sorry for your loss. Anthony
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May He Rest In Peace 🙏 🌹 🙏 🌹 🙏 🌹 He will be missed. Player character Robert Scorpio was Amazing he making it his own memory character more then 45 & more .So great. RIP🙏🔥🌹🙏🕊️🙏🕯️🙏💯♥️🌹🌹
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Condolences to Tristan family and friends. RIP to my favorite WSB agent😥
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I waited on him in 1985. Very quiet and polite man and I wanted to gush and get a signature but I kept cool. Didn't want to bother him.
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I loved the scenes between Luke and Robert. It was fun and exciting. A nice mix and great chemistry. Watching GH was always a good time. Thank you for sharing your memories of a good man.
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It was the best of television when Anthony Geary and Tristan Roberts were best friends and had adventure after adventure and let's not forget their love for Holly I was so happy to c him wen Sasha went to stay there I knew something was up then rest in peace Tristan.Will still c u in my dreams this is the perfect time to find out Luke is still alive come on Tracy needs a love interest
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They were magic together. TR will be missed and a wonderful memory of my childhood daytime TV watching. I miss watching TG also.
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Tristan Rogers will be greatly missed by everyone who was a fan of his. I have been watching GH since I was little and I am talking about 5 or 6 years-old. I am now the same age as GH. I am so grateful for the series. They are my stress releaver and my family. GH is the last show I stream on Hulu before I go to bed. I love and miss everyone who has left or passed away. Looking forward to the tribute to Monica Quartermaine and Leslie Webber two great actresses and of course the tribute for Robert Scorpio!
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Love him! !
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He was so amazing. One of my favorites on the show. I think i watched that soap from the day I was born until I turned 50ish. So sad. Love to his family and friends. ❤️
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I loved watching General Hospital.All the characters are truly awesome! I grew up watching General Hospital.Tristan will be missed of his character Robert Scorpio.RIP❤️
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Love the show .Back in the day . Couldn't wait for the next day to what happening
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