Veteran soap actor Chris Robinson has died at the age of 86.

The star was best known for roles as Dr Rick Webber in General Hospital and Jack Hamilton in The Bold and the Beautiful.

Musician MJ Allen, who helmed his last screen appearance in the 2022 film Just for a Week, shared on Facebook: ‘Prolific Hollywood actor Chris Robinson has died at the age of 86.

‘He peacefully passed in his sleep at his ranch near Sedona, Arizona at 12:30am on June 9, 2025.

‘He had been in heart failure for some time, and is his official cause of death.’ 

Chris is survived by his wife of fourteen years, the artist Jacqui Shane-Robinson. 

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Veteran soap actor Chris Robinson has died at the age of 86

The star was best known for roles as Dr Rick Webber in General Hospital and Jack Hamilton in The Bold and the Beautiful

Between 1978 and 1986 he began his role of Dr Rick Webber from originator Michael Gregory on General Hospital.

His most notable storylines included a love triangle with his wife Lesley Webber and Monica Quartermaine.

Afterward, he joined Another World in late 1987, taking on the role of Jason Frame, where he reunited with Denise Alexander, who had portrayed Lesley on General Hospital.

He then appeared on another soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful as Jack Hamilton, joining in the early 1990s and leaving after three years. 

He last appeared in this part in 2005, having made several guest appearances over the years. 

Robinson returned to General Hospital after a 16-year absence in 2002, only to see his character of Rick killed off in a controversial storyline that altered the back story. 

In 2013, he appeared in a 50th-anniversary celebration episode as Rick’s spirit, making peace with his old rival Alan Quartermaine when they both appeared to Monica and Alan’s sister, Tracy.

Robinson was married to artist and actress Jacquie and he had five sons from three previous marriages. 

Between 1978 and 1986 he began his role of Dr Rick Webber from originator Michael Gregory on General Hospital (seen with on-screen wife Lesley Webber played by Denise Alexander)

Seen with his late General Hospital co-star Jacklyn Lee Zeman

Seen with General Hospital co-star John Reilly

Chris was born in West Palm Beach on November 5, 1938. 

He began his career as an actor and stuntman in the 1950s in films such as Diary of a High School Bride and Beast from Haunted Cave.

His role in General Hospital led him to star in the Vicks Formula 44 cough syrup advert.

‘I’m not a doctor, but I do play one on TV,’ he said in the advertisement.

He was eventually replaced by All My Children actor Peter Bergman.

Chris previously pleaded guilty to federal income tax evasion in 1985.

He was allowed to continue his role on General Hospital under a prison work-release provision. 

He also starred as a World War II bomber pilot on the 1960s ABC drama 12 O’Clock High. 

Robinson joined the cast of the Quinn Martin-produced 12 O’Clock High as Technical Sgt. Sandy Komansky for its second season in September 1965. 

Chris also worked alongside Burt Lancaster in The Young Savages (1961) and Birdman of Alcatraz (1962).

Rick and Lesley’s wedding in General Hospital

General Hospital lost another veteran actor in Ron Hale last year.

Tributes flooded in for ‘dear friend’ and ‘amazing talent’ Ron at the time, who died aged 78 at his South Carolina home.

The Michigan-born actor, a soap veteran best known for playing Mike Corbin on ABC’s General Hospital, passed away on August 27, his family confirmed.

‘My dear friend Ron Hale has passed away. Ron was an amazing talent and an even better friend. I will miss you,’ wrote fellow General Hospital star Jon Lindstrom. 

Days of Our Lives actor Billy Warlock took to social media to share his heartbreak at the news, writing, ‘It’s with a heavy heart that we’ve lost another great one.’

Alongside his role in General Hospital, Ronald Hale Thigpen played Dr Roger Coleridge on Ryan’s Hope, and was nominated for three Daytime Emmy Awards.