What happened to Monica at General Hospital? The iconic daytime television soap opera General Hospital premiered on ABC back in 1963, and the rest is history! The series is still going strong with a legacy of 60 years and several interesting storylines in between. It is an iconic moment as General Hospital recently marked its 60th anniversary!
As the long-running series is credited with over 15,000 episodes and counting, the medical drama series is hailed as being the longest-running scripted drama on television in production. While talking about this big moment of achievement, co-head writer Dan O’Connor stated how the celebration takes place over a period as there is no way to condense 60 years of history into one show or one storyline.
Some of the characters have been a part of the General Hospital family for as many as three decades and counting. Let us find out what happened to Monica at General Hospital.
What happened to Monica at General Hospital?
While Monica’s life was nothing less than a tumultuous rollercoaster ride as she went through several ups and downs over the years, not to forget her wedding and subsequent affairs that wreaked havoc on her life. However, after their past life details were out in the open, including her affair with Ned, Dorman’s lawyers ended up winning the case, which also led to Monica being fired from General Hospital.
Going back to her character that celebrated as many as 45 years on the show, Leslie recalled how only signed on for two years and did not know what happened. She further praised Monica while admitting that she likes her spunk, independence, and everything about her and how back then, there were not so many good female roles that had that, so it was an amazing time and was strong material to portray that role.
The actress jokingly said how Monica was also a wonderful s**t and how she would just pick up the script, and you would realize that it is good, and if it is not fun, then why will someone even be there for long? Charleson admitted that it is all fun to be around.
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Who Plays The Role of Monica Quartermaine In General Hospital?
Leslie Charleson has been playing Monica Quartermaine in General Hospital. The actress has been one of the most prominent faces of the show since she walked the GH set for the first time back on August 16, 1977.
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The date is a memorable one as legendary artist Elvis Presley died on that fateful day. Leslie was able to meet her co-star Jane Elliot (Tracy Quartermaine), as they did a movie together named Change of Habit.
It was the beginning of an amazing time ahead as viewers saw Monica going through tumultuous events that included a few affairs, a long battle with arch-rivals, and even a few health scares as well! Not to forget her getting embroiled in a love triangle with Alan Quartermaine and Rick. These issues were fuelled further by Monica’s long-running feud with Rick’s wife, Dr. Lesley Webber (played by Denise Alexander).
Why Was Monica Recast?
Viewers were in for a shock after they saw actress Patty Mc Cormack in the role of Monica as she was unexpectedly shown, which raised several speculations and rumors concerning Leslie’s absence from the long-running series.
However, all concerns were put to rest after it was informed on social media that Leslie is suffering from a leg injury after her furry companion Riley Rose, was a little too eager for her morning walk and, in that hurried moment, tripped Leslie. Leslie Charleson has been one of the most prominent faces on the show and has been a part of the show for a long time.
