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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 Beautiful,” has died at the age of 86, reports say.
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."
Chris Robinson, “General Hospital” and “Bold and the Beautiful” actor, dies at 86
The star was so renown for portraying doctors onscreen, his "I'm not a doctor, but I play one on TV" line in a commercial became a national catchphrase.
Chris Robinson, General Hospital actor who coined ‘I’m not a doctor, but I play one on TV’, dies aged 86
Chris Robinson, the General Hospital star who coined a television catchphrase when he delivered the line “I’m not a doctor, but I play one on TV...” in an advert, has died. He was 86.
'General Hospital' Star Chris Robinson Dies at 86
Robinson "peacefully passed in his sleep at his ranch near Sedona, Arizona at 12:30am on June 9, 2025," his rep told TODAY.com in a statement. Robinson's career spanned more than 60 years and included roles in feature films such as "The Young Savages" (1961) and "Birdman of Alcatraz" (1962).
Actor who famously said ‘I’m not a doctor but I play one on TV’ dies at 86
An actor who famously said “I’m not a doctor but I play one on TV” is dead at age 86. Chris Robinson, best known for roles on soap operas “General Hospital” and “The Bold and the Beautiful,” died Monday,
Chris Robinson Has Died
Robinson died a little after midnight on June 9 at his ranch near Sedona, Arizona. Actor and musician MJ Allen, who worked with the late actor on the 2022 film Just for a Week, co
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