Actress Leslie Charleson
Cause of Death Revealed
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Leslie Charleson — the cleaning soap opera legend who appeared in additional than 2,000 episodes of “General Hospital” — died from blunt head trauma … although, it seems the damage did not occur not too long ago.
According to paperwork, obtained by TMZ … Charleson died from “sequelae of blunt head trauma” — principally the long-term results of a head damage she suffered.
It’s unclear when she sustained the damage … although we do know a number of falls lately prevented her from showing on “General Hospital.”
Listed among the many different vital medical circumstances … the L.A. County medical expert notes Leslie had a historical past of bronchial asthma, arthritis, atrial fibrillation, and regular stress hydrocephalus — a situation the place cerebrospinal fluid builds up within the mind, based on Johns Hopkins.
As we informed you … Leslie handed away on January 12 — with experiences saying she died after an extended battle with an sickness.
Charleson’s large break got here in 1977 when she took over the position of Monica Bard from actress Patsy Rahn on ‘GH.’ Between 1977 and 2023, Leslie appeared in 2,079 episodes of the hit present.
She additionally appeared in episodes of “Mannix,” “The Wild Wild West,” “Marcus Welby, M.D.,” “Happy Days,” “Cannon,” and “Barnaby Jones.”
Leslie was 79.
RIP