Leslie Charleson, who starred on 'General Hospital' for nearly 50 years, dies at 79 By Isabella Gomez Sarmiento Published January 14, 2025 at 4:31 AM EST Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 3:05 The General Hospital star, best known for playing Dr. Monica Quartermaine, died after battling a long illness. She was 79. Copyright 2025 NPR