(NEXSTAR) – Leslie Charleson, perhaps best known for playing Dr. Monica Quartermaine on TV’s “General Hospital” for five decades, has passed away. She was 79. News of Charleson’s death was announced Sunday by Frank Valentini, one of the show’s ...

Colleagues are remembering the soap opera star for her "quick wit" and presence on set. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1945, Charleson broke into show business at a young age.

According to Variety, soap opera icon Leslie Charleson died on January 12, 2025 at the age of 79. Per the outlet, Frank Valentini, the longtime soap’s executive producer, released a heartfelt tribute to the actress who had such an impact on the show.

Leslie Charleson, who played popular character Dr. Monica Quartermaine for almost 50 years on ... Charleson started the role in 1977 and continued until her passing. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, she began acting as a child, starting her television ...

Leslie Charleson, who played popular character Dr. Monica Quartermaine for almost ... 1977 and continued until her passing.Born in Kansas City, Missouri, she began acting as a child, starting ...

Kansas City, Missouri, police want the public's help to find a missing woman last seen January 21st in the city's Midtown neighborhood.

The Kansas City Police Department released a missing/endangered person report for a woman out of Kansas City, Missouri. Kaitlyn Barnes was last seen in midtown Kansas City, Missouri, on Tuesday, Jan.

Kansas City police are investigating a deadly shooting at 56th Street and Westridge Road. The shooting occurred around 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Officers found a man with gunshot wounds in a yard near the intersection, where witnesses were providing aid. The victim was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died.

The Kansas City Police Department reports a missing woman who was last seen on Tuesday has been located safe Friday evening.

Barnes was last seen Tuesday in the area of mid-town in Kansas City, police said. She was driving a Silver Kia Niro.

Britney D. Hoffman-Kelly was last seen with her husband, Chadwick Kelly, on Dec. 14, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and KSDK. Her body was found in rural Marion County on Jan. 23, the sheriff’s office said in a news release.