The charming and talented ‘General Hospital’ actress Leslie Charleson’s absence from the show has fans worried about her health.
Key Takeaways
- General Hospital actress Leslie Charleson has been absent from the show since December of 2023.
- Her co-star Steve Burton has stated that she is currently doing better, and expected to return soon.
- Fans hope that Leslie returns to General Hospital with her iconic role as Monica and continues to entertain her audience.
Born on February 22, 1945, Leslie Charleson is the longest–serving actress on the show General Hospital.
The actress, who has been charming audiences with her performances has been absent in the show since December of 2023.
Fans eagerly await her return as they expect her character, Monica Quartermaine, to get a good ending to her character arc.
A fan of the show tweeted,
Has anyone read anywhere what's wrong with Leslie Charleson? We've seen Monica once this year and she was already sitting down when we saw her.
— @Linda_E._Johnson (@LindaJo51355230) August 31, 2024
GH Co-star Steve Burton Spoke On Leslie Charleson’s Health Issues
Steve Burton, who plays Jason, Monica’s son in General Hospital, recently spoke about Leslie’s condition.
In an appearance in the Daily Drama podcast on May 23, 2024, he addressed questions about Leslie.
In the podcast, he said,
She’s on the mend. She’s doing better.
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Burton additionally noted that he was not sure how much info about Leslie’s absence was made public. He went on to say,
I’m not going to say anything, just to be respectful of her, because I love her so much.
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Although many of the rumors surrounding Leslie’s illness are rumors, after all, they are assumptions based on Leslie’s past health complications.
Leslie has taken a couple of breaks from General Hospital due to health-related reasons.
One of the most notable instances was back in 2018 when she had to take an indefinite break from the show due to a leg incident involving her dog, Riley Rose.
Nevertheless, regardless of the amount of breaks Leslie takes, fans of the show are always eager and waiting for her return as Dr. Monica.
Netizens have been showing their love and support for Leslie through posts and comments on social media.
A user tweeted,
I miss @lesliecharleson & hope she is doing okay!
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However, some fans remain positive that Leslie’s appearance in December is pretty much her last appearance on the show.
An X (Formerly Twitter) user recently tweeted,
Leslie Charleson is very ill. The last time we saw Monica onscreen was the last time. #GH
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It is not known for sure whether Leslie Charleson’s absence is due to her sickness or any other reason.
Nonetheless, fans hope that she returns to General Hospital with her iconic role as Monica.
In Case You Didnt Know
- For her role in General Hospital, Charleson has received four Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series nominations: in 1980, 1982, 1983, and 1995.
- Charleson married Bill Demms in 1981, but they ended up divorcing in 1991.
- Leslie has appeared in 2042 episodes of General Hospital.
