The soap opera world is mourning the loss of one of the greats. Variety reported that Denise Alexander passed away in March at age 85, but her death was just recently disclosed. Known for her work on General Hospital and Days of Our Lives, Denise was a soap opera icon. She’s best known as Dr. Lesley Webber on General Hospital, a role that changed daytime television forever. Those who worked with Denise adored her just as much as fans did. According to TMZ, Denise last appeared on General Hospital in 2021
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General Hospital producer Frank Valentini shared a sweet message about Denise Alexander on 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 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.”
Fans And Friends Paid Tribute To Denise Alexander On Social Media.
Kin Shriner wrote on X, “I always walked on eggshells, but Denise was a true pro, we had fun @GeneralHospital RIP to Denise Alexander, what a time we had !!!!”
“Good Morning I am an emotional wreck right now I’m still in shock. My prayers and condolences go out to Denise Alexander and her family, friends, her co stars and former costars. Denise Alexander is one of my favorite actresses. She is a legend and icon. I’m so right now sad, “ a fan wrote.
This fan adored the soap star. “It was a cold winter’s day, Jan 84, friends & I took a day off of school, went 2 NY to protest 2 keep Denise Alexander (Lesley Webber) on GH, headed by fan club President Sue Corbett. My sign said, “GH is dead if Lesley Webber dies”. We protested, I believe in front of ABC. RIP.”
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