'General Hospital' star Denise Alexander dies at 85

Denise Alexander, known for her role as Lesley Webber in General Hospital, quietly passed away at the age of 85.

The actress, who reportedly died on March 5, 2025, played the mother of Genie Francis Laura on the show during her appearance from 1973 and 1984.

The obituary was posted on X (formerly Twitter) by Frank Valentini, who is notable for being the executive producer for the daytime soap opera.

On May 9, Frank wrote with a heavy heart: “I am so very sorry to hear of Denise Alexander’s passing.”

The 62-year-old appreciated the actress for breaking “barriers on-screen and off, portraying Dr. Lesly Webber… one of the first female doctors on Daytime Television.”

Highlighting the honour of working with her on the project, Frank extended his “heartfelt sympathies to her family, friends, and longtime fans.”

Denise started out as an actress at a tender age of 6 by working on radio.

Did Denise Alexander star in Days of Our Lives?

She rose to fame after portraying the role of Susan Hunter on Days of Our Lives, which ran from 1966 through 1973.

While speaking to We Love Soaps, the Crime in the Streets star gushed about her experience that “there was television, there was radio, I did theatre, I did everything there was to do, and it seemed natural.”

The actress leaves behind her husband Richard A. Colla and stepdaughter Elizabeth Colla.

Rest in peace!

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