General Hospital Star Leslie Charleson Dead at 79: Soap Opera Icon Dies After 2,079 Episodes
2025-01-13
Yahoo News Australia
The soap opera world is mourning the loss of beloved actress Leslie Charleson, who played Dr. Monica Quartermaine in over 2,079 episodes of General Hospital. With a career spanning decades, Charleson's iconic character became a staple of the long-running series. Her passing was announced by executive producer Frank Valentini on the show's official Instagram page, leaving fans and colleagues in shock. As a veteran of the soap opera genre, Charleson's legacy will live on through her extensive body of work, including her notable role in General Hospital, which remains one of the most popular soap operas in Australia and abroad, with a huge following and high TV ratings.
