Soap Opera icon, Leslie Charleson, known as Monica Quartermaine on “General Hospital,” died Sunday morning after a long illness. She was 79. "It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my dear friend and colleague,

Leslie Charleson, who played Monica Quartermaine on General Hospital for nearly 50 years, has died. She was 79. Charleson's death was announced Sunday on the Instagram account of the ABC daytime drama series.

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

Leslie Charleson, who played Monica Quartermaine on "General Hospital" for over four decades, died Sunday morning after a long illness.

BELOVED General Hospital star Leslie Charleson has died aged 79. Leslie was best known for her role in the hit US soap opera where she played matriarchal figure Monica Quartermaine for nearly 50

Leslie Charleson, a known soap opera icon, who portrayed the character of Monica Quartermaine on General Hospital for decades, died at 79 on Sunday morning after a long battle with