No further details were immediately available about Charleson’s death. A native of Kansas City, Missouri, she began playing Quartermaine in 1977, making her the show’s longest-serving cast member.

Born in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1945, Charleson broke into show business at a young age. Leslie Charleson, who played cardiologist Monica Quartermaine on the ABC daytime drama General Hospital ...

Leslie Charleson, who played popular character Dr. Monica Quartermaine for almost 50 years on “General Hospital,” has died, ...

Leslie Charleson, who played popular character Dr. Monica Quartermaine for almost 50 years on “General Hospital,” has died, the program’s executive producer announced on Sunday.

Leslie Charleson, who played popular character Dr. Monica Quartermaine for almost 50 years on “General Hospital,” has died, the program’s executive producer announced on Sunday.