Overview

• The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner determined Leslie Charleson's cause of death as 'sequelae of blunt head trauma,' stemming from a previous head injury.
• Charleson, known for her role as Dr. Monica Quartermaine on 'General Hospital,' appeared in over 2,000 episodes from 1977 to 2023.
• The actress had a history of health conditions, including asthma, arthritis, atrial fibrillation, and normal pressure hydrocephalus, which may have contributed to her declining health.
• Charleson retired from regular appearances on 'General Hospital' in 2010 due to health issues but made occasional returns, with her final appearance in December 2023.
• Her death was announced last month by the show's executive producer, Frank Valentini, who praised her legacy and impact on the cast and crew.