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, whose Dr. Monica Quartermaine ... Born Feb. 22, 1945, in Kansas City, Missouri, Charleson caught the acting bug at an early age, according to Soap Opera Digest.

Leslie Charleson, who played popular character ... the role in 1977 and continued until her passing.Born in Kansas City, Missouri, she began acting as a child, starting her television career ...

NEW YORK — Leslie Charleson, known for playing Monica Quartermaine on ... said she was “battling an illness for some time.” Charleson was born in Kansas City, Missouri and started acting as a child and in high school before going on to study ...

The new year brought sad news, with the deaths of celebrities happening as 2025 got underway. Peter Yarrow of the famed folk group Peter, Paul and Mary died on January 7 after a battle with cancer.

(KCTV) - A Kansas man accused of human trafficking has been found and arrested in Kansas City, Missouri, as he now awaits extradition. Jackson County, Missouri, Circuit Court records filed on ...

The New York-based Bills and Missouri-based Chiefs are going into the second-most important game of the football season and good weather is important for the teams to perform their best.

The Kansas City Chiefs are a professional football team based in Kansas City, Missouri, competing in the NFL as part of the AFC West. They are headquartered at the University of Kansas Health ...

In memory of the celebrities who have died this year, including director David Lynch, "General Hospital" star Leslie Charleson, "RuPaul's Drag Race UK" winner The Vivienne.