General Hospital's Leslie Charleson, known for playing "matriarch" Monica Quartermaine, died over the weekend, according to a heartfelt post on the official General Hospital Instagram account. "It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my dear friend and colleague,

Iconic General Hospital actress Leslie Charleson died on January 12, 2025, at age 79. Her passing was confirmed by the General Hospital Instagram account, with the caption written by Frank Valentini.

General Hospital ’s longest recurring actor and portrayer of matriarch Monica Quartermaine, Leslie Charleson, has died at 79. Since the show’s executive producer Frank Valentini shared the news on Sunday, fans and fellow cast members have shared their reactions to the significant loss.

Soap opera veteran Leslie Charleson, who played Monica Quartermaine on "General Hospital," has died at the age of 79.

General Hospital star Leslie Charleson's death rocked the soap world on the evening of January 12. The actress was a GH mainstay since 1977 and had been beloved by co-stars and fans alike.

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

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.

Leslie Charleson, who played Monica Quartermaine on General Hospital for nearly 50 years, has died. She was 79. Charleson’s death was announced Sunday on the Instagram account of the ABC daytime drama series. The announcement was attributed to General Hospital executive producer Frank Valentini.

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

Leslie Charleson, known for her role on “General Hospital,” has died. She was 79. The Daytime Emmy-nominated actress portrayed Monica Quartermaine on the soap opera for nearly 50 years.

Leslie Charleson, the longest serving cast member in American soap General Hospital, has died at the age of 79. The star arrived in the show as Doctor Monica Quartermaine way back in 1977. Her death has been confirmed by General Hospital’s executive producer Frank Valentini.

Todd Wawrychuk/ABC via Getty Soap opera legend Leslie Charleson died at age 79 on Sunday, Jan. 12, General Hospital's executive producer Frank Valentini announced on the show's Instagram page.