Leslie Charleson, known for her role as Monica Quartermaine on “General Hospital,” has died. She was 79. Executive producer Frank Valentini announced Charleson’s death Sunday on the show’s Instagram page.

The executive producer of "General Hospital" said the actress "was a beloved matriarch of the entire cast and crew."

Television lost one of its most influential figures with the passing of Leslie Charleson at 79. Her portrayal of Monica Quartermaine on "General Hospital"