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,

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.

Leslie Charleson, known for her role as Monica Quartermaine on “General Hospital,” has died. She was 79. Executive producer Frank Valentini announced Charleson’s death Sunday on the show’s Instagram page.

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

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

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

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.

ABC’s General Hospital is expected to feature several character departures in 2025, leading to fans wondering who could be leaving the soap opera this year. The series is filled with intense family dramas,

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

This year has not been off to an easy start for many folks, and General Hospital alum Vinessa Antoine (ex-Jordan) is no exception. The actress took to social media to ask for help in finding her missing brother after a month with no real leads.