Eight months after the real-life passing of Leslie Charleson , General Hospital will say goodbye to her iconic character, Dr. Monica Quartermaine, beginning with today’s episode. The tribute will not only mark Monica’s departure from Port Charles but also serve as a heartfelt remembrance of the woman who played her for more than four decades.

One of those feeling the loss deeply is Steve Burton , who first arrived on the show in 1991 as Jason Quartermaine, the son of Alan ( Stuart Damon ) and Susan Moore, who was raised by Monica. Burton formed an immediate bond with Charleson.

“I never had to really prepare my scenes with her because we just had a connection as soon as I came on the show,” Burton recalls. “It was very special, and I’ll always cherish my time with her and the Qua

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