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5 days ago
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Chris Robinson, ‘General Hospital' actor who famously played a doctor on TV, dies at 86
Chris Robinson, the actor who played Dr. Rick Webber on 'General Hospital' and also introduced America to a classic turn of phrase in a commercial for cough syrup, has died of heart failure. He was 86. Robinson died in his sleep just after midnight on Monday at home in Sedona, Arizona, according to filmmaker MJ Allen, who posted the news on Facebook. 'Jacquie (Chris' wife) just called me a bit ago and informed me that my good friend and collaborator Hollywood legend Chris Robinson has passed away,' the filmmaker, whose full name is Michael Jason Allen, wrote Monday afternoon. 'We knew this was coming, but it always sucks.' Though Robinson had 100 TV and film acting credits, according to IMDb, his most famous role might be one many people don't realize they are referencing: He was the actor in a Vicks Formula 44 cough syrup commercial who first spoke the words, 'I'm not a doctor, but I play one on TV.' That phrase from 1984 was uttered again two years later in a second Vicks Formula 44 ad featuring Peter Bergman, 'The Young and the Restless' actor who at the time played Dr. Cliff Warner on 'All My Children.' The rest was pop culture history. Born in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Nov. 5, 1938, Robinson appeared in more than 1,000 'General Hospital' episodes between 1978 and 1986, then returned for about 20 episodes in 2002 and one in April 2013. He was also in almost 250 episodes as Jack Hamilton on 'The Bold and the Beautiful,' mostly in the early 1990s but continuing into the early 2000s, and had 20 episodes as Jason Frame on 'Another World' in 1988 to 1989. He was a regular in the pages of Soap Opera Digest and acted with John Stamos, Rick Springfield and Richard Dean Anderson when their careers were just beginning. His episodic TV credits began in the 1960s and included 'The Donna Reed Show,' 'Gunsmoke,' 'Wagon Train,' 'Perry Mason' and 'Hogan's Heroes,' to name a few. Robinson starred in films alongside Mickey Rooney, Charlton Heston, Dick Clark, Bruce Dern, Ted Cassidy and Yvonne De Carlo and directed film and TV including episodes of 'Baretta,' 'Cannon' and 'Barnaby Jones.' He wrote, starred in and directed the 1977 movie 'The Great Balloon Race' with Frank Gifford, Phyllis Diller, Cab Calloway and Bert Parks. Robinson appeared in three films directed by Allen: 'Just for a Week,' 'Barely Dreaming' and 'Yancey McCord: The Killer That Arizona Forgot About.' In 1985, the actor — then living in Glendale — pleaded guilty to federal tax evasion charges and could have faced two years in prison for filing false tax returns on $490,000 in income from 1980 to 1981. He managed to avoid a sentence that would have forced him to leave 'General Hospital' by serving his time on nights and weekends to remain available for daytime taping. He was also ordered to pay all back taxes and interest. In more recent years, Robinson enjoyed time on his ranch with his artist wife of 14 years, Jacquie Shane-Robinson. 'We spent a few holidays together, staying out at his ranch having buffets by the creek, and him and Jacquie coming to my house to discuss projects were always a treat,' Allen wrote on Facebook. 'Good times. … RIP, good friend and legend. Respect to Jacquie and the fam.' Rhonda Robinson, one of the actor's ex-wives, posted a vintage photo of a 1980s Daytime TV Yearbook on Monday showing Chris Robinson and their young sons, writing, 'Seems like a lifetime ago. When we got married I was sure it would last forever, but unfortunately it did not. But we did create the best sons. They will miss you. RIP Chris.' Robinson is survived by his wife Jacquie as well as sons Shane, Coby, Christian, Taylor, Christopher, Christopher Lance and Robb Walker from his numerous previous marriages. He had five grandchildren. ___ © 2025 Los Angeles Times. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Daily Mail
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kate Hudson goes braless in a nude bodysuit as she lands in Greece with fiancé Danny Fujikawa and their kids for lavish summer holiday
Kate Hudson went braless in a nude bodysuit as she was snapped arriving in Greece with her fiancé Danny Fujikawa and their kids on Thursday. The Fool's Gold actress, 46, was in full summer-mode as she rocked a straw hat and shades, finishing off with a large black maxi skirt. Kate kept comfortable in a pair of pricy Alaia Raffia Ballerina Flats as she got into the holiday spirit during their European voyage. The Hollywood star looked relaxed on her arrival while musician Danny, 39, kept it casual in a white T-shirt and green trunks. The couple - who have jetted off shortly after Danny's birthday - were joined by their daughter Rani Rose, six, and Bingham, 13, for the trip. Kate also has son Ryder, 21, with ex Chris Robinson. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Earlier on Tuesday, Kate took to Instagram to wish her fiancé Danny Fujikawa a happy 39th birthday. Sharing with her 18.4 million followers, she uploaded a single snapshot of them and wrote in the caption, 'I really dig this human. My Gemini Hurricane, may this last year of your thirties be a perfect jumping board for the best decade to come! Love you so Happy Birthday Dan Man.' Kate and Danny were introduced to each other by the latter's stepsisters Sara and Erin Foster, and got engaged in 2021. Before Danny, Kate was engaged to Muse frontman Mathew Bellamy, 47. Kate had previously exchanged vows with Black Crows frontman Chris, 58, in 2000, divorcing seven years later. In December 2017, the How to Lose A Guy in 10 Days siren shared the story of how she and Danny met. On Instagram, she wrote, 'A year ago today Danny took me on a hike and what I thought was just a hike with a family friend turned very quickly into an unexpected first date. 'No moves were made on this first date. In fact, it took months for him to make a first move! And as a kiss on this bridge would have been nice, the kiss a year later was so much sweeter.' Kate — who is the nepo baby of living legend Goldie Hawn — often shares glimpses of her private life with the musician online. She gushed on Father's Day in 2021: 'My love, simply put, you are the most brilliant father. We all love you so much.' For the holiday in 2023, she posted a throwback image of Rani resting in his lap as a newborn with the note: 'Lucky lady has the most amazing father. I am so grateful to witness such a beautiful bond. We love you so much.' In February 2023, Kate joined Erin and Sara on their show World's First Podcast and discussed her first marriage. 'I went to New York and I met Chris, and I came home, I was like, "Oh, I'm marrying this guy." It wasn't even impulsive,' she shared. She said her formative romance with her ex Chris helped her learn the meaning of unconditional love. 'He was also so important to teaching me what it felt like to be unconditionally loved, and Chris, like, completely opened that floodgate for me, forever, no matter how complicated the relationship got at one point. 'The most important moment for me was meeting him and him allowing me to understand what that felt like.' 'After Chris, I didn't think I'd ever date a musician again,' she previously told Red Magazine in 2014. 'That world is difficult. But it is what it is, right? I like people with musicality. I find it attractive.'
Los Angeles Times
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Chris Robinson, ‘General Hospital' actor who famously played a doctor on TV, dies at 86
Chris Robinson, the actor who played Dr. Rick Webber on 'General Hospital' and also introduced America to a classic turn of phrase in a commercial for cough syrup, has died of heart failure. He was 86. Robinson died in his sleep just after midnight on Monday at home in Sedona, Ariz., according to filmmaker MJ Allen, who posted the news on Facebook. 'Jacquie (Chris' wife) just called me a bit ago and informed me that my good friend and collaborator Hollywood legend Chris Robinson has passed away,' the filmmaker, whose full name is Michael Jason Allen, wrote Monday afternoon. 'We knew this was coming, but it always sucks.' Though Robinson had 100 TV and film acting credits, according to IMDb, his most famous role might be one many people don't realize they are referencing: He was the actor in a Vicks Formula 44 cough syrup commercial who first spoke the words, 'I'm not a doctor, but I play one on TV.' That phrase from 1984 was uttered again two years later in a second Vicks Formula 44 ad featuring Peter Bergman, 'The Young and the Restless' actor who at the time played Dr. Cliff Warner on 'All My Children.' The rest was pop-culture history. Born in West Palm Beach, Fla., on Nov. 5, 1938, Robinson appeared in more than 1,000 'General Hospital' episodes between 1978 and 1986, then returned for about 20 episodes in 2002 and one in April 2013. He was also in almost 250 episodes as Jack Hamilton on 'The Bold and the Beautiful,' mostly in the early 1990s but continuing into the early 2000s, and had 20 episodes as Jason Frame on 'Another World' in 1988 to 1989. He was a regular in the pages of Soap Opera Digest and acted with John Stamos, Rick Springfield and Richard Dean Anderson when their careers were just beginning. His episodic TV credits began in the 1960s and included 'The Donna Reed Show,' 'Gunsmoke,' 'Wagon Train,' 'Perry Mason' and 'Hogan's Heroes,' to name a few. Robinson starred in films alongside Mickey Rooney, Charlton Heston, Dick Clark, Bruce Dern, Ted Cassidy and Yvonne De Carlo and directed film and TV including episodes of 'Baretta,' 'Cannon' and 'Barnaby Jones.' He wrote, starred in and directed the 1977 movie 'The Great Balloon Race' with Frank Gifford, Phyllis Diller, Cab Calloway and Bert Parks. Robinson appeared in three films directed by Allen: 'Just for a Week,' 'Barely Dreaming' and 'Yancey McCord: The Killer That Arizona Forgot About.' In 1985, the actor — then living in Glendale, Calif. — pleaded guilty to federal tax evasion charges and could have faced two years in prison for filing false tax returns on $490,000 in income from 1980 to 1981. He managed to avoid a sentence that would have forced him to leave 'General Hospital' by serving his time on nights and weekends to remain available for daytime taping. He was also ordered to pay all back taxes and interest. In more recent years, Robinson enjoyed time on his ranch with his artist wife of 14 years, Jacquie Shane-Robinson. 'We spent a few holidays together, staying out at his ranch having buffets by the creek, and him and Jacquie coming to my house to discuss projects were always a treat,' Allen wrote on Facebook. 'Good times. ... RIP, good friend and legend. Respect to Jacquie and the fam.' Rhonda Robinson, one of the actor's ex-wives, posted a vintage photo of a 1980s Daytime TV Yearbook on Monday showing Chris Robinson and their young sons, writing, 'Seems like a lifetime ago. When we got married I was sure it would last forever, but unfortunately it did not. But we did create the best sons. They will miss you. RIP Chris.' Robinson is survived by his wife Jacquie as well as sons Shane, Coby, Christian, Taylor, Christopher, Christopher Lance and Robb Walker from his numerous previous marriages. He had five grandchildren.
Daily Mail
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Soap actor Chris Robinson dies at 86: Star best known for roles in General Hospital and The Bold and the Beautiful passes away at Arizona home
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 directed his last screen role in the 2022 feature film Just for a Week, wrote on Facebook: 'Prolific Hollywood actor Chris Robinson has passed away 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 wife of fourteen years, the artist Jacqui Shane-Robinson. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 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. Following this, he joined Another World in late 1987, where he played the role of Jason Frame, and was reunited with Denise Alexander, who had played 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.
Scottish Sun
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Chris Robinson dead aged 86: Veteran soap actor who starred in General Hospital and Bold and the Beautiful dies
ACTOR GONE Chris Robinson dead aged 86: Veteran soap actor who starred in General Hospital and Bold and the Beautiful dies Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) VETERAN soap actor Chris Robinson has died at 86 at his home in Arizona. He is best remembered as Dr Rick Webber in General Hospital and and Jack Hamilton in The Bold and the Beautiful. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 2 Chris Robinson has died at 86 Credit: The Mega Agency 2 He was a veteran of daytime TV dramas Credit: Getty Fellow actor and co-star MJ Allen wrote: "He peacefully passed in his sleep at his ranch near Sedona, Arizona. "He had been in heart failure for some time and is his official cause of death." Robinson's long career began in 1957 with an uncredited role in the crime drama The Midnight Story. Following three other low-budget films, he broke into TV in 1960 with episodes of the western Colt 45 and the drama anthology Zane Grey Theatre. Guest appearances flooded in for him until he was cast in the war drama 12 O'Clock High. More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun
