Leslie Charleson-- the soap opera legend who appeared in more than 2,000 episodes of "General Hospital" -- died from blunt head trauma ... though, it appears the injury didn't happen recently.

Leslie Charleson died in January at 79. Charleson portrayed Dr. Monica Quartermaine on the hit series for almost 50 years. The Emmy-nominated star died of blunt head trauma on Jan. 12 at age 79.

(NEXSTAR) – Former “General Hospital” actress Leslie Charleson’s death last month was the result of “sequelae of blunt head trauma,” according to the Los Angeles County Medical ...