General Hospital star Leslie Charleson passed away last month at 79. She was the longest-running actor on the ABC soap, playing Monica Quartermaine since 1977 when she took over the role. Her death was shared by GH’s executive producer,

THE official cause of death of General Hospital icon Leslie Charleson who died aged 79 has been revealed. Leslie was best known for her role in the hit US soap opera where she played Monica

The late General Hospital star Leslie Charleson’s exact cause of death has been revealed. The actress, who played Doctor Monica Quartermaine in the serial, passed away aged 79 last month. She assumed the role from original actress Patsy Rahn in 1977, and continued to portray her for the next 46 years.