The late 79-year-old actress was best known for her role as Monica Quartermaine in ‘General Hospital.’ Leslie Charleson, whom most recognized as Monica Quartermaine from General Hospital, died on January 12,

General Hospital actress Leslie Charleson’s cause of death has been revealed following her death at the age of 79. The star – who was the longest serving member of cast until her departure – arrived in the show as Doctor Monica Quartermaine way back in 1977.

Leslie Charleson, the soap-opera legend who played Monica Quartermaine on 'General Hospital' starting in the 1970s, died Sunday. She was 79.

BELOVED General Hospital star Leslie Charleson has died aged 79. Leslie was best known for her role in the hit US soap opera where she played Monica Quartermaine for nearly 50 years, starring in

Leslie Charleson, who played Dr. Monica Quartermaine on “General Hospital” for nearly half a century, has died, according to the show’s executive producer, Frank Valentini. She was 79. “It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my dear friend and colleague, @lesliecharleson,” he wrote in a thread on X on Jan. 12.

Actress Leslie Charleson, a General Hospital mainstay since 1977, has passed away at the age of 79. General Hospital executive producer Frank Valentini confirmed the news with a statement on social media.

Leslie Charleson, who played Dr. Monica Quartermaine on the ABC soap opera General Hospital, has sadly passed away at the age of 79.

Soap opera veteran Leslie Charleson, who played Monica Quartermaine on "General Hospital," has died at the age of 79.

Leslie Charleson -- who played Monica Quartermaine on the soap opera "General Hospital" for decades -- has died at the age of 79.