Charleson was one of the longest serving members of the General Hospital cast, having starred in a whopping 2,079 episodes between 1977 and 2023. She previously described the environment on set as “hostile” in those early days, noting the actress before her had been “rudely fired,” per Soap Opera Digest.
Leslie Charleson, the soap-opera legend who played Monica Quartermaine on 'General Hospital' starting in the 1970s, died Sunday. She was 79.
Ms. Charleson played Dr. Monica Quartermaine, a cardiologist and family matriarch, on the daytime series for 46 years.
Leslie Charleson, who portrayed Monica Quartermaine on General Hospital for nearly 50 years, has sadly passed away at the age of 79, leaving friends, colleague and fans distraught at the loss of the s
Former General Hospital star Leslie Charleson has died at age 79. General Hospital executive producer Frank Valentini announced Charleson’s death via the show’s official Instagram account on Sunday, January 12.
The executive producer of "General Hospital" said the actress "was a beloved matriarch of the entire cast and crew."
The fictional character Monica Quartermaine was introduced in 1976 and quickly became one of the show’s most iconic and enduring figures.
(NEXSTAR) – Leslie Charleson, perhaps best known for playing Dr. Monica Quartermaine on TV’s “General Hospital” for five decades, has passed away. She was 79. News of Charleson’s death was announced Sunday by Frank Valentini, one of the show’s ...
Leslie Charleson, the actress best known for her role as Monica Quartermaine on “General Hospital,” died at the age of 79. General Hospital’s executive producer Frank Valentini announced Charleson’s death on the show’s official Instagram page on Sunday.
General Hospital has been dealt another devastating blow by losing another legend. Leslie Charleson died on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at 79.
Leslie Charleson, who played cardiologist Monica Quartermaine on "General Hospital" for five decades, has died, according to the soap opera's producer. She was 79.
Leslie Charleson, a Soap Opera icon known for her role as Monica Quartermaine on 'General Hospital', died at the age of 79 after a long illness. She j