Ms. Charleson played Dr. Monica Quartermaine, a cardiologist and family matriarch, on the daytime series for 46 years.

Soap opera veteran Leslie Charleson, who played Monica Quartermaine on "General Hospital," has died at the age of 79.

The late 79-year-old actress was best known for her role as Monica Quartermaine in ‘General Hospital.’ Leslie Charleson, whom most recognized as Monica Quartermaine from General Hospital, died on January 12,