General Hospital keeps fans hooked with its intense storyline. The recent episodes caught viewers by surprise as they showcased Micheal Corinthos getting caught in a fire blast, with Sonny hunting for answers. Amidst all this, fans are recalling a character of the past. It is none other than Monica Quartermaine played by the late Leslie Charleson, who passed away recently. Many want to know why the actor left the show in the past. So, why did Leslie Charleson’s Monica Quartermaine leave General Hospital?
Here is everything you need to know about the late actress’ exit from the soap opera.
Here’s when Leslie Charleson’s Monica Quartermaine left General Hospital and why
Leslie Charleson’s Monica Quartermaine left General Hospital in December 2023 due to health issues.
The actress joined the cast of the show in 1977 and managed to win the hearts of fans resonating with her character. However, Charleson faced numerous challenges during her stints due to her health issues. She fell off numerous times and suffered a leg injury while taking her dog out for a walk. This led to severe health complications which ended up interfering with Charleson’s time on the show. Later, her character’s screen time became infrequent as well. As a result, Charleson ended her stints on the show with her character making her last appearance in December 2023.
Charleson’s Monica Quartermaine was a fan-favorite character as she stood tall against all the troubles. Monica was the first female doctor in 1978 who faced numerous ups and downs in her life. She was married to the heir of the Quartermaine family, Alan Quartermaine but their relationship was not a smooth journey. She was also caught up in a love triangle with Alan and Rick Webber. However, Monica and Alan stayed together irrespective of all the complications.
Further, she ended up losing Alan forever as he passed away in 2007. Additionally, Monica fought with breast cancer, with viewers in awe of her resilient spirit. She also decided to raise her friend’s daughter, Emily, and became a support system for A.J. and Jason Quartermaine.
Leslie Charleson’s Monica Quartermaine remained one of the longest-serving cast members, with her memories etched in the minds of the fans.
Originally reported by Ritika Singh on ComingSoon.
