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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.'

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