News

Chris Robinson, General Hospital and B&B Star, Dies

Chris Robinson, 'General Hospital' actor who famously played a doctor on TV, dies at 86
General Hospital' actor Chris Robinson wasn't a doctor, but he played one on TV — and introduced that classic saying to American culture. He has died at 86.
'General Hospital' Star Chris Robinson Dies at 86
Robinson, whose career spanned more than 60 years, famously told viewers in a cough syrup commercial, "I'm not a doctor, but I play one on TV."
Chris Robinson, ‘General Hospital’ Actor Who Played Rick Webber, Dies at 86
Chris Robinson, best known as Dr. Rick Webber on the ABC soap opera “General Hospital,” died June 9 at his home near Sedona, Ariz.
Chris Robinson, ‘General Hospital’ and ‘Bold and the Beautiful’ Actor, Dies at 86
Chris Robinson, ‘General Hospital’ and ‘Bold and the Beautiful’ Actor, Dies at 86 originally appeared on Parade. Chris Robinson, known for his role as Dr. Rick Webber on the soap opera General Hospital has passed away. He was 86. The actor passed away peacefully in his home in Sedona, Arizona, at 12:30 a.m. on June 9, 2025.
Chris Robinson, ‘General Hospital’ and ‘Bold and the Beautiful’ star, dead at 86
Chris Robinson, the soap opera star best known for his roles as Dr. Rick Webber in “General Hospital” and Jack Hamilton in “The Bold and the Beautiful,” has died. He was 86. Robinson’s death was announced by his friend and colleague MJ Allen. The pair worked together on the 2022 film “Just for a Week.”
Daytime soap opera actor who appeared on ‘General Hospital’ dies
The actor was also known for a TV commercial where he deliver the memorable line" I'm not a doctor, but I play one on TV."
‘General Hospital,’ ‘Bold and the Beautiful’ star dies at 86
He was the famous doctor on “General Hospital” that said the iconic phrase, “I’m not a doctor, but I play one on TV.”
Chris Robinson, ‘12 O’Clock High,’ ‘General Hospital’ and ‘Bold and the Beautiful’ Actor, Dies at 86
In a career that lasted more than 60 years, he appeared in films with Burt Lancaster and Ted Cassidy. And in a commercial for cough syrup, he noted he wasn’t a doctor but played one on TV.
Famed soap opera actor dies at age of 86
SEDONA, Arizona — Longtime soap opera star Chris Robinson, who had long runs on “General Hospital” and “The Bold and the ...
Chris Robinson, “General Hospital” and “The Bold and the Beautiful” Actor, Dies at 86
The late actor also famously said, “I’m not a doctor but I do play one on TV,” in a Vicks cough syrup commercial ...
Chris Robinson, ‘General Hospital’ & ‘Bold and the Beautiful’ Actor, Dies at 86
Veteran actor Chris Robinson, who starred in the daytime soap operas General Hospital and The Bold and the Beautiful, has ...
Daily Star on MSN5d
General Hospital and WWII series actor dies as tributes roll in for star
Actor Chris Robinson, who was best known for his roles in General Hospital and WWII series 12 O'Clock High, has sadly died at ...
General Hospital star reveals reason behind shock exit: ‘Hope was to stay on longer’
Thiebaud, 42, was first introduced as Dr. Britt Westbourne in 2012. Her surprise return comes two years after she exited the ...