Leslie Charleson, the actress who portrayed the iconic character Monica Quartermaine ‘general Hospital’has passed away at the age of 79 DiversityHe died on Sunday morning after a long illness. ‘general Hospital’ Executive producer Frank Valentini announced the actress’ news on Instagram.
“With a heavy heart I announce the passing of my dear friend and colleague, Leslie Charleson. Her lasting legacy spans nearly 50 years on General Hospital alone and, just as Monica was the heart of the Quartermaines, Leslie was a darling of the entire cast and The crew chief, I will miss our daily conversations, his quick wit and incredible presence on set,” Mr. Valentini confirmed on the show’s official Instagram account.
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As the show’s “matriarch”, Monica, along with Rick and Alan, was a central figure in one of TV’s most beloved love triangles. She joined the ABC drama in 1977 and appeared in over 2,000 episodes, earning her the title of longest-tenured cast member on the series.
Before his death, he faced several health challenges. She was last seen in public three months ago while enjoying lunch with friends in Los Angeles.
Her health struggles began in 2017 when she fell while walking her dog, injuring her leg and missing work for two months. ‘general Hospital’She was temporarily replaced by Patty McCormack. Ms. Charleson suffered another fall years later and was recuperated one day. His injuries eventually resulted in him having to use a walker. In October, show executives announced that Charleson was unlikely to return to the series. His last appearance on General Hospital was in December 2023.
Leslie Charleson’s TV career
Ms. Charleson’s career spanned more than five decades, with her most notable role as Monica Quartermaine. throughout his time ‘general Hospital’She received numerous award nominations, including four Daytime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. In addition to her iconic role as Monica Quartermaine, she also reprized the character on the spin-off ‘General Hospital: Night Shift’ And ‘Port Charles.’
Of her long tenure on the ABC drama, Ms. Charleson told Digital Journal in 2019: “I only signed on for two years, and I don’t know what happened. I loved their courage, their independence, and their Like everything. Back then, there weren’t a lot of good female roles, it was a wonderful time, and it was strong acting material.”
Ms. Charleson’s acting credits also include appearances as herself on the hit show ‘Friend’, Guest appearance as Mrs. Dorothy Kimber on the popular sitcom ‘happy Days’ and the role of a waitress ‘Return of the Muskrats.’
