Despite the many changes in casting over the years, Leslie Charleson’s Monica was one of the characters who remained on General Hospital for nearly five decades. This year, the veteran actress passed away, bringing her time on General Hospital to an end.
After her death, General Hospital finally depicted her passing on September 17 on the show, leading to an emotional episode where fans were left in tears.
Here’s how General Hospital fans reacted to tribute episode for Leslie Charleson’s Monica
Though Leslie Charleson passed away some time ago, General Hospital finally addressed Monica’s death in the September 17, 2025, episode. In this episode, Jason found Monica unresponsive. He informed Tracy before notifying the authorities.
In an intimate conversation, Jason and Tracy mourned Monica, which became one of the most emotional scenes of the episode. As General Hospital bid farewell to Monica, fans were left in tears watching the episode.
General Hospital Fans – Official, a Facebook page dedicated to the soap opera, became a major discussion hub for the episode. One user posted, “Who else cried with Tracy and Jason today about Monica’s death?” This led to many responses.
“It was very emotional. I remember the flashbacks. I’ve been watching GH since 1968,” one user responded. Another user said, “Am still wiping my tears.” Another wrote, “I cried,” while another added, “That was really sad. I’ve never seen Jason cry before and I’ve never seen Tracy cry either. They were really close there for a little while. I hope it stays and honestly, I hope Monica leaves the house to Tracy.”
Leslie Charleson debuted in 1977 and continued to play her role until 2023. It seems like General Hospital will pay tribute to her in more ways in the upcoming episodes.
As of now, fans are already mourning the loss of a legend in the soap opera world.
