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 Monica Quartermaine on 'General Hospital,' has died at the age of 79. 'General Hospital' executive producer Frank Valenti announced her death in an Instagram post.

(CNN) — 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. She was 79.

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Leslie Charleson, who played popular character Dr. Monica Quartermaine for almost 50 years on “General ...