A somber cloud hangs over Port Charles as General Hospital grapples with the real-life passing of two of its most iconic actresses, Leslie Charleson (Monica Quartermaine) and Denise Alexander (Lesley Webber). While fans are reeling from these losses, a puzzling silence has fallen over the show, with no mention of their characters’ deaths on screen – leaving viewers clamoring for a proper send-off!
Monica Quartermaine, the steadfast matriarch of the Quartermaine family, is still technically “alive” on General Hospital, frequently mentioned as resting in bed at the Q mansion. Her presence, even off-screen, has been central to recent storylines; Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot) used Monica’s supposed need for care as a reason to keep Wiley and Amelia in the house, and Monica was even cited when Drew (Cameron Mathison) tried to move the family crypt, and when Jason (Steve Burton) moved back in. But how long can this “resting in bed” storyline last? After months of this vague explanation, fans are more than ready for the Quartermaines to finally announce Monica’s death and celebrate her monumental life on the show.
Adding to the mystery is the parallel situation with Lesley Webber, Monica’s legendary nemesis. Their rivalry was the stuff of Port Charles legend, akin to the epic feuds seen on Dynasty. With Denise Alexander’s passing just months after Leslie Charleson’s, fans are equally puzzled by the lack of acknowledgment of Lesley’s death. While Lesley’s character was already off-screen when the actress died, making her absence easier to explain away, viewers believe Laura’s (Genie Francis) mother deserves a heartfelt tribute. What is General Hospital waiting for to honor these two pillars of the community?
However, the silence might be broken soon, and in a shocking way! Rumors are swirling that legendary One Life to Live star Erika Slezak is set to arrive in Port Charles, possibly as Monica’s long-lost sister. This surprising arrival could very well pave the way for Monica’s on-screen death, setting up a powerful and emotional farewell storyline for the beloved matriarch. Lesley’s death will likely follow, and her departure could potentially reignite long-dormant Cassadine drama, possibly even opening the door for the return of fan-favorite characters like Nikolas (Adam Huss) and Spencer (ex-Nicholas Chavez) – likely recast.
Fans are on the edge of their seats, wondering when General Hospital will deliver the tributes that Monica and Lesley, and the actresses who brought them to life, so richly deserve. The show is known for its dramatic storylines, and a double funeral could provide an unforgettable, poignant moment for the entire Port Charles community.
