Soap opera star Leslie Charleson's death rocked the daytime television world. Now, fans are wondering how General Hospital ...

referring to Patsy Rahn, whom she replaced. After 30 years on the show, Charleson appeared on General Hospital in a recurring status in 2010. Charleson, who has had health ups and downs ...

The Kansas City, Mo., native — born Feb. 22, 1945 — joined the cast of “General Hospital” in 1977, replacing Patsy Rahn, who originated the Monica Quartermaine role in 1976. “General ...

She joined "General Hospital" in 1977, replacing Patsy Rahn in the role of Monica. “I started the show the day Elvis Presley died, and being such a huge fan, I of course was very upset driving ...

Although her primetime appearances were plentiful, Charleson returned to the world of soap operas in 1977, when she was hired to replace Patsy Rahn as Monica Bard on “General Hospital.” ...

But it was Charleson’s role on “General Hospital” that garnered her the most fame and satisfaction. She joined the show in 1977, taking over the role from Patsy Rahn, who originated it.