Leslie Charleson The famous star of the TV series has died… according to the statement published on the official Instagram page of “General Hospital”.
Frank Valentine the longtime soap’s executive producer wrote in a statement … highlighting Charlson’s lasting legacy on the show more than 50 years later.
Valentini writes that just as Leslie’s character was the heart of the Quartermaine family on the show, she was a matriarch to the cast and crew… and she will be deeply missed. Frank did not specify the cause of death.
Diversity reports that he died Sunday morning after a long illness.
Charlzon began acting professionally on the show A Flame in the Wind in 1965 when he was just 19 years old…going on to appear in episodes of Mannix, The Wild Wild West, Marcus Welby, MD. Happy Days, Cannon, Barnaby Jones, etc.
But it wasn’t until 1977 that she got her big break… first appearing as Dr. Monica Quartermain on General Hospital; taking over the role of Monica Bard from the actress. Patsy Rahn.
From 77 to 2023, Leslie appeared on the show for 2,079 episodes, becoming the longest-running cast member in the history of “GH.” Recent health issues, including several falls, prevented her from appearing on the show in 2024.
Leslie was 79 years old.
R.I.P
