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.

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.

Charleson played Dr. Monica Quartermaine for nearly 50 years and 2,000 episodes of ABC's long-running daytime soap opera.

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.

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,

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

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

Leslie Charleson, better known as Monica Quartermaine on “General Hospital,” has died. She was 79. Variety reported that Charleson died following “a long illness.”

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.