Leslie Charleson, who portrayed Dr. Monica Quartermaine for nearly 50 years on the long-running soap, has passed away at the age of 79. The news was confirmed by the soap's executive producer ...

(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 ...

Leslie Charleson died in January at 79. Charleson portrayed Dr. Monica Quartermaine on the hit series for almost 50 years. The Emmy-nominated star died of blunt head trauma on Jan. 12 at age 79.