Denise Alexander Dies at 85: ‘General Hospital’ Star Remembered by TV Daughter Genie Francis
- Denise Alexander, best known for her role as Dr. Lesley Webber on General Hospital, died on March 5 at age 85.
- Alexander started her acting career at a young age in New York City, appearing in various television shows throughout the 1950s, and made her debut in soap operas in 1960.
- She gained prominence in 1966 as Susan Martin on Days of Our Lives before joining General Hospital in 1973, where she helped boost ratings.
- Alexander received a Daytime Emmy Award in 1975 and reflected that the initial rise of General Hospital to the top spot during her tenure was largely driven by the compelling storyline involving Lesley, Rick, and Monica.
- Her legacy includes paving the way for female doctors on daytime TV, and she reprised her role on General Hospital until 2021, with fans and colleagues expressing deep sympathy.
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Denise Alexander Dies at 85: ‘General Hospital’ Star Remembered by TV Daughter Genie Francis
The actress got her big break with 'Days of Our Lives.'
Death of Denise Alexander, Attriz de 'Hospital General'
He died at the age of 85, most famous for the role of Lesley Webber (the mother of the character Laura Spencer, interpreted by Genie Francis) in 'General Hospital'. According to Variety, the actress died on March 5, but only now the news was revealed. "I'm sorry about Denise Alexander's party. She broke barriers inside and out of the screens, interpreting Dr. Lesley Webber - one of the first doctors of the daytime television - for almost five de…
‘General Hospital’ Spoilers: Denise Alexander (Lesley Webber) Passes Away At Age 85- Genie Francis Remembers Her TV Mom - Daily Soap Dish
‘General Hospital’ (GH) spoilers confirm that Denise Alexander, who is best known for playing the iconic Lesley Webber on the soap, has died at the age of 85. ‘General Hospital’ Spoilers: Alexander Is A Soap Legend The beloved actress also played Susan Hunter Martin on Days of Our Lives and Mary McKinnon on Another World. Born in New York City in November 1939, she began acting on radio shows as a child. She played on Broadway and appeared in th…
Denise Alexander, 'General Hospital's' Lesley Webber and 'Days of our Lives' Susan Martin, Dead at 85 - Michael Fairman TV
Denise Alexander, one of the most beloved actresses to ever appear in the daytime soap opera genre, has passed away back at the age of 85. General Hospital fans know her best for her role as Dr. Lesley Webber, and Days of our Lives fans know her from her role as Susan Hunter Martin. While no cause of death has been given at this time, it should be noted that the Alexander passed away back on March 5th. Frank Valentini, the executive producer of …
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