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Earlier this year, General Hospital<\/em> mourned the loss of two beloved cast members, Tristan Rogers<\/strong>, who portrayed fan-favorite Robert Scorpio, and Denise Alexander<\/strong>, known for her iconic portrayal of Lesley Webber. Now, the show\u2019s head writers have updated fans about their plans to address their passing on-screen.<\/p>\n Co-head writers Chris Van Etten<\/strong> and Elizabeth Korte <\/strong>spoke with TV Insider<\/a> at the 2025 Daytime Emmy Awards, where they discussed their approach to handling the deaths of these legacy figures.<\/p>\n In recent weeks, the ABC soap said goodbye to Monica Quartermaine, following the real-life death of Leslie Charleson earlier this year. The writing team said they intend to bring the same care and respect to Robert and Lesley\u2019s upcoming farewells. \u201cWe want to make sure that we achieve the same goal that I think we have with the story of Monica\u2019s passing.\u201d<\/p>\n On-screen, Monica\u2019s death has had long-lasting effects on the canvas, as viewers have watched the Quartermaine family deal with the repercussions of losing their matriarch. Since her passing, her long-lost sister Veronica (Erika Slezak<\/strong>) has returned to Port Charles, and Monica left her home to her sister, in a story that continues to ripple through the family\u2019s storylines.<\/p>\n The writers are taking their time to ensure that they craft a compelling storyline to truly pay homage to these great characters, sharing, \u201cWe want a story that will carry [Lesley and Robert\u2019s] names into the future, so that we still feel Robert\u2019s and Lesley\u2019s presence for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfac<\/strong> SIGN UP for Parade\u2019s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox<\/strong><\/a>\ud83c\udfac <\/strong><\/p>\n On-screen, Lesley was last mentioned by her daughter Laura Collins (Genie Francis<\/strong>) during Monica\u2019s memorial service, when Laura explained that her mother couldn\u2019t attend due to illness but sent her love and condolences.<\/p>\n Robert\u2019s final scene came earlier this year in a touching moment that provided an exit for his daughter Sasha Gilmore (Sophia Mattson<\/strong>). In those episodes, Jason Morgan (Steve Burton<\/strong>) brought Sasha and her baby to Robert for protection, offering the longtime character a fitting send-off.<\/p>\n Fans can expect General Hospital<\/em> to revisit both stories in the future, with tributes and memorial episodes planned to honor two of Port Charles\u2019 most enduring characters. New episodes of General <\/em>Hospital air weekdays on ABC and stream weeknights on Hulu.<\/p>\n This story was originally reported by Parade<\/a> on Oct 25, 2025, where it first appeared in the TV<\/a> section. 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