As General Hospital's cast, crew and viewers mourn the great loss of Leslie Charleson, who passed away at the age of 79 on January 12, Soap Opera Digest dug deep into its archives to trace the

Leslie Charleson, who played Monica Quartermaine on "General Hospital" for over four decades, died Sunday morning after a long illness.

Leslie Charleson, who portrayed Monica Quartermaine on General Hospital for nearly 50 years, has sadly passed away at the age of 79, leaving friends, colleague and fans distraught at the loss of the s

Ms. Charleson played Dr. Monica Quartermaine, a cardiologist and family matriarch, on the daytime series for 46 years.

General Hospital’s Leslie Charleson, who was with the series for almost five decades, has died, executive producer Frank Valentini confirmed.

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.

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.