General Hospital Honors Leslie Charleson Monica Quartermaine Legacy

General Hospital is honoring the legacy of Leslie Charleson, who portrayed Dr. Monica Quartermaine for nearly 50 years until her passing in January 2025. The show has paid tribute through a memorial service airing September 25-26, a special video featuring classic clips and cast reflections, and the dedication of the Dr. Monica Quartermaine Cardiac Care Center as part of the hospital's 62nd anniversary. Cast members, including Jane Elliot (Tracy Quartermaine), shared heartfelt memories of Charleson, highlighting her sense of humor, deep impact on the show, and powerful storylines such as Monica's breast cancer battle. Elliot revealed the emotional difficulty of mourning Charleson twice: once in real life and once through her character's on-screen death. The tributes emphasize Charleson's integral role in GH’s history and her lasting influence on both the fictional Port Charles community and the show's real-life cast and fans.