Leslie Charleson, the soap-opera legend who played Monica Quartermaine on 'General Hospital' starting in the 1970s, died Sunday. She was 79.

"It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my dear friend and colleague Leslie Charleson," Frank Valentini, "General Hospital" executive producer, wrote in the caption. "Her enduring legacy has spanned nearly 50 years on 'General Hospital' alone and,

Leslie Charleson, who played Dr. Monica Bard Webber Quartermaine on General Hospital for over 45 years, has died at the age of 79. The fan favorite played out many memorable storylines over the years — here’s a look back at some of the ABC soap’s best Monica Quartermaine moments.