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.
The late 79-year-old actress was best known for her role as Monica Quartermaine in 'General Hospital.'
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
Leslie Charleson, who starred as Dr. Monica Quartermaine on the soap opera “General Hospital” for nearly 50 years, has died at the age of 79. Frank Valentini, who is an executive producer for “General Hospital,” announced Charleson’s death in a post on social media. According to USA Today, Charleson died of complications from a long illness.
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.
General Hospital has been dealt another devastating blow by losing another legend. Leslie Charleson died on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at 79.
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.
Leslie Charleson, whose Dr. Monica Quartermaine was the longest-tenured character on “General Hospital,” has died. She was 79. Charleson died of complications from a long illness, said ABC News, which broadcasts the long-running soap opera.
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