Leslie Charleson, famed for her role as Dr. Monica Quartermaine on 'General Hospital,' died on January 12 at the age of 79 due to sequelae of blunt head trauma. Medical records confirm her death was accidental, resulting from a long-term head injury. Charleson had various health issues, including normal pressure hydrocephalus, asthma, and arthritis. Recognized as one of the longest-serving cast members on the show, she appeared in over 2,000 episodes since joining in 1977, leaving behind a legacy as a beloved figure in daytime television.