(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 was announced Sunday by Frank Valentini, one of the show’s ...

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.'

Leslie Charleson, who played popular character Dr. Monica Quartermaine for almost 50 years on ... 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 ...

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

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

Kansas City, Missouri, police want the public's help to find a missing woman last seen January 21st in the city's Midtown neighborhood.

The Kansas City Police Department released a missing/endangered person report for a woman out of Kansas City, Missouri. Kaitlyn Barnes was last seen in midtown Kansas City, Missouri, on Tuesday, Jan.

Kansas City police are investigating a deadly shooting at 56th Street and Westridge Road. The shooting occurred around 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Officers found a man with gunshot wounds in a yard near the intersection, where witnesses were providing aid. The victim was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died.