"Her enduring legacy has spanned nearly 50 years on General Hospital alone and, just as Monica was the heart of the Quartermaines, Leslie was a beloved matriarch of the entire cast and crew.
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 Quartermaine for nearly 50 years, starring in an incredible 2,079 episodes.
The statement read: "Leslie Charleson's beloved dog, Riley Rose, was a little too eager for her morning walk and tripped Leslie – injuring her leg.
At the time Leslie started on General Hopsital, she stepped in to replace Patsy Rahn, who originally played the character Monica.
