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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

The General Hospital star, best known for playing Dr. Monica Quartermaine, died after battling a long illness. She was 79.

Isabella Gomez Sarmiento

Isabella Gomez Sarmiento is a production assistant with Weekend Edition.

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