US Edition'General Hospital' Says Goodbye to Iconic Character and Actress Who Played the Role for Decades
General Hospital honors Leslie Charleson's 40-year legacy with a tribute episode as Dr. Monica Quartermaine departs Port Charles, airing eight months after her passing.
- General Hospital began a two-part farewell on September 25, 2025, to Dr. Monica Quartermaine following actress Leslie Charleson's death earlier that year.
- Leslie Charleson passed away on January 12, 2025, from sequelae of blunt head trauma, leading the show to plan the tribute about eight months later.
- Steve Burton, who played Jason Quartermaine since 1991, expressed deep grief and described filming Monica's on-screen farewell as emotionally challenging but meaningful.
- Burton said, "It was a tough day, but she's honored," and noted his character was scripted to find Monica unresponsive, reflecting their strong bond on and off screen.
- The tribute episodes honored both Leslie Charleson's legacy and her character's impact, highlighting fans’ and cast’s mourning and the enduring influence of Monica Quartermaine.
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GH's Steve Burton Opens Up About Saying Goodbye to Leslie Charleson Twice
It’s been a tough few weeks for General Hospital fans as the goodbye to Monica Quatermaine plays out. Steve Burton led the show to the loss of Monica as Jason Morgan. For him, it wasn’t just a run-of-the-mill storyline; it was the second time he was saying goodbye to the woman who played his TV mom for the duration of his time on GH. Burton Discusses Mourning Leslie Charleson As GH viewers watched Monica Quartermaine’s funeral, Steve Burton open…
General Hospital's Steve Burton on How Jason is Mourning Monica's Death
Photo Credit: Bahareh Ritter | Disney via Getty Images Steve Burton, who plays Jason, reflected on Monica’s farewell scene and how his character grieves her death on General Hospital. The latest episodes showcased everyone gathering at All Saints Chapel to pay their last respects to Leslie Charleson’s Monica. In the memorial, many characters, including Jason, gave heartfelt speeches. For context, Charleson passed away earlier this year at age 79…
'GH' Steve Burton Talks His Heartbreaking Goodbye To Leslie Charleson
Around eight months after the passing of actress Leslie Charleson, General Hospital will say goodbye to the character. The tribute will help to honor the woman who brought Dr. Monica Quartermaine to life for over four decades. Recently, one of her co-stars, Steve Burton, opened up about what it was like saying goodbye. General Hospital Lost One Of Its Longest-Running Stars Earlier This Year After appearing in various soap operas in the 1960s, in…
'General Hospital' Pays Tribute to Leslie Charleson and the Legacy of Monica Quartermaine - Michael Fairman TV
Ahead of the funeral episodes for Monica Quartermaine, beginning today, September 25 on General Hospital, the iconic soap opera has released a special tribute video in honor of her portrayer, the late Leslie Charleson, and the legacy of the character of Monica. The video is full of memorable clips, heartfelt sentiments from the cast, scenes from April’s dedication to the Monica Quartermaine Cardiac Care Center and preview’s Monica’s memorial ser…
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