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.'

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 daytime star who began her run as Dr. Monica Quartermaine on General Hospital ... Charleson was born on February 22, 1945 in Kansas City, Missouri. She made her television debut in 1964 on the soap A Flame In The Wind, where ...

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, 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,

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. Charleson’s death was announced on Sunday (January 12) by executive producer Frank Valentini from the hit series’ official Instagram page.

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, 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, who played popular character Dr. Monica Quartermaine for almost ... 1977 and continued until her passing.Born in Kansas City, Missouri, she began acting as a child, starting ...

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