Colleagues are remembering the soap opera star for her "quick wit" and presence on set. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1945, Charleson broke into show business at a young age.

The late 79-year-old actress was best known for her role as Monica Quartermaine in 'General Hospital.'

Leslie Charleson, the beloved daytime star who began her run as Dr. Monica Quartermaine on General Hospital over 47 years ago, has passed away at the age of 79 due to complications from a long

According to Variety, soap opera icon Leslie Charleson died on January 12, 2025 at the age of 79. Per the outlet, Frank Valentini, the longtime soap’s executive producer, released a heartfelt tribute to the actress who had such an impact on the show.

Leslie Charleson, the beloved soap opera veteran who starred as Dr. Monica Quartermaine in 2,079 episodes of the long-running series General Hospital, has died at the age of 79. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

Leslie Charleson, who played Monica Quartermaine on the soap opera “General Hospital” for over 45 years, has died at the age of 79, that show’s executive producer said Sunday. “It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my dear friend and colleague,

"Her enduring legacy has spanned nearly 50 years on General Hospital alone and, just as Monica was the heart of the Quartermaines, Leslie was a beloved matriarch of the entire cast and crew," he continued.

A soap opera star who appeared on more than 2,000 episodes of “General Hospital” is dead at age 79.

The executive producer of "General Hospital" said the actress "was a beloved matriarch of the entire cast and crew."

Leslie Charleson, who played popular character Dr. Monica Quartermaine for almost 50 years on “General Hospital,” has died, the program’s executive producer announced 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, famed actress, has passed away. Remembering her incredible career and the impact she had on the entertainment industry.