Longtime "General Hospital" star Leslie Charleson has died at 79, the show's executive producer Frank Valentini shared in a statement.

Leslie Charleson, who played Dr. Monica Quartermaine on “General Hospital” for nearly 50 years, has passed away at the age of 79, leaving behind a legacy of enduring love and respect ...

(L-R) Wally Kurth, Leslie Charleson and Lisa LoCicero are seen in a 2021 episode of “General Hospital.” (Eric McCandless/ABC via Getty Images) Charleson first took on the role of Dr. Monica ...

(L-R) Wally Kurth, Leslie Charleson and Lisa LoCicero are seen in a 2021 episode of “General Hospital.” (Eric McCandless/ABC via Getty Images) Charleson, in a 2022 podcast interview with ...