The late 79-year-old actress was best known for her role as Monica Quartermaine in 'General Hospital.'

Leslie Charleson, the beloved soap opera veteran who starred as Dr. Monica Quartermaine in 2,079 episodes of the long-running series General Hospital, has died at the age of 79. Charleson’s death was announced on Sunday (January 12) by executive producer Frank Valentini from the hit series’ official Instagram page.

Leslie Charleson, who played Monica Quartermaine on the soap opera “General Hospital” for over 45 years, has died at the age of 79, that show’s executive producer said Sunday. “It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my dear friend and colleague,

"Her enduring legacy has spanned nearly 50 years on General Hospital alone and, just as Monica was the heart of the Quartermaines, Leslie was a beloved matriarch of the entire cast and crew," he continued.

A soap opera star who appeared on more than 2,000 episodes of “General Hospital” is dead at age 79.

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

Leslie Charleson, the beloved daytime star who began her run as Dr. Monica Quartermaine on General Hospital over 47 years ago, has passed away at the age of 79 due to complications from a long

Leslie Charleson, whose Dr. Monica Quartermaine was the longest-tenured character on “General Hospital,” has died. She was 79. Charleson died of complications from a long illness, said ABC News, which broadcasts the long-running soap opera.

Leslie Charleson, better known as Monica Quartermaine on “General Hospital,” has died. She was 79. Variety reported that Charleson died following “a long illness.”