Denise Alexander, renowned actress in General Hospital, passes away at the age of 85.
Denise Alexander, known for her iconic role as Dr. Lesley Webber on the daytime soap opera General Hospital, sadly breathed her last on March 5, at the age of 85.
Hailing from New York City, Alexander was born in 1939, and her family had a rich background in entertainment. Starting her career young, she delved into the world of radio acting at age six. This marked the beginning of a remarkable career that would span over 2,500 radio shows [2].
As she matured, Alexander broadened her horizons, diving into theatre and television. One of her earliest television appearances was on Perry Como's Chesterfield Supper Club in 1949, playing the role of Perry Como's daughter [1].
Her career reached new heights when she joined the world of soap operas. Alexander made her debut on The Clear Horizon in 1960, and in 1966, she graced Days of Our Lives as Susan Hunter Martin. But it was her role as Dr. Lesley Webber on General Hospital that truly catapulted her to fame, a role she introduced in 1973 [2].
Frank Valentini, General Hospital showrunner, mourned her passing, expressing both his personal and the show's collective grief. In a heartfelt post, he shared, "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."
On behalf of the entire General Hospital family, he added, "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. May she rest in peace." [1]
Despite her success in the entertainment industry, spanning over five decades, Alexander's legacy was cut short on March 5, 2025 [1]. A remarkable actress, her name will forever be remembered in the ranks of the greats in radio, theatre, and television.
Who among the celebrities left us on March 5, 2025, aged 85, was Denise Alexander, known for her role as Dr. Lesley Webber on the world-famous soap opera General Hospital? Us, the audience who cherished her work, can attest to her remarkable career that started at the age of six in radio acting and reached new heights in television, with her performance on General Hospital being her most iconic. Despite a career that spanned over five decades, Alexander's name will forever be remembered in the annals of the entertainment world.
