Late Tristan Rogers Final Young Restless Appearance August 26

Tristan Rogers, beloved for his roles as Colin Atkinson on The Young and the Restless and Robert Scorpio on General Hospital, will make his final television appearance posthumously on The Young and the Restless on August 26. Rogers, who died on August 15 from lung cancer at age 79, had taped this last episode during the summer, which also addresses the off-screen death of his character, Colin Atkinson. Jess Walton, Rogers' longtime scene partner on Y&R, paid tribute to him in a social media post, highlighting his impact both on and off screen and sharing a memorable 2014 scene between their characters. This final episode coincides with the return of Colin's son, Cane Ashby, played by Billy Flynn, and provides more backstory on Cane's time away from Genoa City. Rogers was highly respected in the soap opera community, with tributes from colleagues and fans alike honoring his remarkable career and contributions to daytime drama. His death was announced shortly after revealing his cancer diagnosis, marking the end of a significant era for soap opera audiences.