Leslie Charleson’s ‘General Hospital’ Absence Explained
General Hospital fans may finally have an explanation for why Leslie Charleson was absent from the show for a year. What is that explanation? Keep reading for the details.
A General Hospital Staple: Monica Quartermaine
Most would agree that Monica Quartermaine (played by Leslie Charleson) has been a staple in the General Hospital cast since the character first debuted back in 1977. Leslie has had the honor of playing Monica for decades. And, General Hospital fans have watched Monica Quartermaine go through it over the years.
So, there was a disappointing void when both Leslie and Monica disappeared early on in 2022. Furthermore, there was a celebration when Leslie Charleson returned to the role of Monica last month.
While fans were thrilled both Leslie and Monica were back, they had a lot of questions. Where did she go? Why did she leave the show to begin with?
Leslie Charleson’s Absence Explained
According to Distractify, fans believe Leslie Charleson’s health is the most likely cause of her General Hospital absence. After all, the actress is 78-years-old. So, she certainly isn’t getting any younger. Sadly, the actress has had several bouts of falling ill. And, she’s had to endure pretty lengthy recovery times. Furthermore, she is fast approaching the age of 80. Fans assume her body isn’t as equipped to handle the physical demands of filming as it once was.
Leslie Charleson, however, remains a strong and fierce woman. As such, she hasn’t expressed an interest in discussing her health with General Hospital fans. In fact, the actress has been more interested in focusing her efforts on her character. She was more interested in how the show explained why Monica was absent from the show versus why she was.
Monica Quartermaine’s Absence Explained
As a member of the hospital board, Monica Quartermaine doesn’t require as much screen time. The writers decided to explain her absence from the storyline by painting the picture of a very busy businesswoman. The storyline suggested Monica was traveling a lot for business. And, that is why she was not featured in the storyline.
Accommodating both her health and her age, Leslie Charleson has been mostly seated in scenes featuring her character since she returned.
Considering how long Leslie Charleson and her character have been with the show, fans hope the writers find a way to give her a proper send-off when it is her time to go.
Were you excited when you learned Monica Quartermaine was returning to General Hospital? Do you also believe Leslie Charleson’s health is likely why she took a break from the show? How do you think the General Hospital writers should consider writing Monica out of the show? Let us know in the comments. And, keep coming back for more news and updates on your favorite TV shows.
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Don’t write her off just yet continue to talk about her let her make phone calls and have her traveling or making a excuse why she isn’t there the fans don’t want to lose another long time character just yet and maybe having her sitting behind the desk or sitting on her couch for quest appearance would be great .