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.
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, beloved for her nearly 50-year role as Monica Quartermaine on General Hospital, has passed away at 79. Let's explore her personal life and who her husband was.
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Charleson played Dr. Monica Quartermaine for nearly 50 years and 2,000 episodes of ABC's long-running daytime soap opera.
Leslie Charleson, who played popular character Dr. Monica Quartermaine ... Charleson started the role in 1977 and continued until her passing. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, she began acting as a child, starting her television career as a regular on ...
(NEXSTAR) – Leslie Charleson, perhaps best known for playing Dr. Monica Quartermaine on TV’s “General Hospital” for five decades, has passed away. She was 79. News of Charleson’s death ...
Leslie Charleson, whose Dr. Monica Quartermaine was the longest-tenured character on “General Hospital,” has died. She was 79.
"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.
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 late 79-year-old actress was best known for her role as Monica Quartermaine in 'General Hospital.'