Denise Alexander, best known for her role as Lesley Webber on General Hospital, has passed away at the age of 85.
As per Variety, the actress breathed her last on Wednesday, March 5.
Frank Valentini, showrunner of General Hospital, announced Denise’s passing on Friday, May 9, via X.
“I am so very sorry to hear of Denise Alexander’s passing. She broke barriers on-screen and off, portraying Dr. Lesley Webber – one of the first female doctors on Daytime Television – for nearly five decades,” he penned.
Frank further wrote, “It meant so much to have her reprise her role in recent years and I am honored to have had the opportunity to work with her.”
“On behalf of the entire General Hospital family, I extend my heartfelt sympathies to her family, friends, and longtime fans. May she rest in peace,” he added.
Denise began her acting career in 1945 as a child artist at 6. Throughout her decades-long career, she appeared in several TV soaps, including The Clear Horizon and General Hospital.