“The Young and the Restless” is giving fans one final chance to see Tristan Rogers on screen. The beloved soap star, who died August 15 at 79, will appear in the Tuesday, August 26 episode, reprising his role as Colin Atkinson. The special episode will center on Colin’s son, Cane Ashby, and reflect on the years he spent away from Genoa City.
ABCThe announcement came less than two weeks after Rogers died from cancer on August 15 at the age of 79.
Jess Walton Pays Tribute
Y&R announced Rogers’ surprise return through a heartfelt video shared on its official social media. In the clip, Rogers’ longtime co-star Jess Walton (Jill) reflected on their years together.
“Tristan Rogers was a respected member of the soap opera community,” Walton said. “And he was a beloved member of the Young and the Restless family. And I had the pleasure of being his scene partner for many years. I adored working with him.”
The tribute featured a throwback to one of Jill and Colin’s emotional scenes from 2014, reminding fans of Rogers’ lasting legacy on the show.
Y&R captioned the post, “On behalf of the entire Y&R family, Jess Walton pays tribute to her longtime scene partner, Tristan Rogers, who makes his final television appearance on tomorrow’s episode of The Young and the Restless… He will forever be missed.”
A Soap Career That Spanned Generations
Rogers first stepped into the role of Colin in 2010, playing the character until 2012. He returned from 2014 to 2017, and later reprised the role in 2019. Cane, Colin’s son, was initially portrayed by Daniel Goddard, who exited in 2019. In June 2025, Billy Flynn took over as Cane and revealed on screen that Colin had died six months earlier.
Before his run on Y&R, Rogers was best known for playing Robert Scorpio on “General Hospital,” a role he originated in 1980. His work on GH cemented him as one of daytime television’s most beloved figures.
From General Hospital to Y&R and Back
After leaving Y&R in 2012, Rogers returned to GH, making several appearances between 2013 and 2014 while also doing double duty on both soaps during 2015 and 2016. Following his 2017 exit from Y&R, he rejoined GH again in 2018 and remained on the show in a recurring capacity through 2024. He appeared in his final GH episodes in July 2025, just weeks before his death.
Rogers’ career was marked by resilience, passion, and a deep connection to his fans. His final Y&R appearance now serves as both a farewell and a tribute to a soap legend whose presence defined daytime television for decades.
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