Colleagues are remembering the soap opera star for her "quick wit" and presence on set. She died after a long illness.

General Hospital ’s longest recurring actor and portrayer of matriarch Monica Quartermaine, Leslie Charleson, has died at 79. Since the show’s executive producer Frank Valentini shared the news on Sunday, fans and fellow cast members have shared their reactions to the significant loss.

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

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

Television lost one of its most influential figures with the passing of Leslie Charleson at 79. Her portrayal of Monica Quartermaine on "General Hospital"

Leslie Charleson, who played cardiologist Monica Quartermaine on "General Hospital" for five decades, has died, according to the soap opera's producer. She was 79.

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 joined "General Hospital" as Monica Quartermaine and made her last appearance just over a year ago, has died, the ABC show announced Sunday on Instagram.

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General Hospital” star Leslie Charleson died at 79 and fans are reacting to the news by sharing their love for the actress across social media.