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,

Leslie Charleson, the soap-opera legend who played Monica Quartermaine on 'General Hospital' starting in the 1970s, died Sunday. She was 79.

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