☠️ Announce his passing at age 79, beloved for his iconic role as Robert Scorpio.
🥱 Born in Melbourne in 1946; started his career in the mid-1970s on Australian soaps like Bellbird, Number 96, and The Box, plus British films such as Four Dimensions of Greta.
Moved to the U.S. in 1980 and was cast as Robert Scorpio on General Hospital, a role that would define his career.
🙇 Scorpio quickly became a fan favorite, notably appearing in Luke and Laura’s 1981 wedding—the most-watched hour in soap history with 30 million viewers.
Originally on GH from 1980–1992; presumed dead in 1992; returned as a spirit in 1995; revived in 2006; featured in General Hospital: Night Shift in 2008; and appeared in numerous arcs through 2025.
❣️ Acted on other soaps like The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful. Voiced Jake in Disney’s The Rescuers Down Under. Won a Daytime Emmy for Studio City.
His manager Meryl Soodak said: “He loved being Scorpio… created that role from nothing… just a genuinely loyal, kind human being.
💑 Rogers passed away on August 15, 2025, after a battle with lung cancer, despite never being a smoker. He is survived by his wife Teresa Parkerson, two children (Sara and Cale), and a grandchild.
For over 45 years, his presence in Port Charles enriched the world of daytime television. As General Hospital executive producer Frank Valentini said, “Port Charles will not be the same without him…and Scorpio.
🎉 Celebrate his impact—both on-screen and off—with a final tribute quote: “A one-of-a-kind talent… greatly missed.