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

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

Leslie Charleson, who played popular character Dr. Monica Quartermaine for almost 50 years on “General Hospital,” has died, ...

Colleagues are remembering the soap opera star for her "quick wit" and presence on set. She died after a long illness.

Charleson played Dr. Monica Quartermaine for nearly 50 years and 2,000 episodes of ABC's long-running daytime soap opera.

Leslie Charleson, who played Dr. Monica Quartermaine on "General Hospital" for nearly 50 years, has passed away at the age of ...

She was the longest-running cast member on the ABC soap, having taken over the role of Monica Quartermaine in 1977. Golden ...

General Hospital” star Leslie Charleson died at 79 and fans are reacting to the news by sharing their love for the actress ...

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

Fans and co-workers alike are still reeling from the death of General Hospital legend Leslie Charleson. She began playing Monica Quartermaine on the show in 1977, quickly becoming a fan favorite.