‘General Hospital’ Star Genie Francis Delivers Moving Eulogy too Late Co-Star, Real-Life Friend
Port Charles, NY – In a poignant episode of General Hospital airing this week, Genie Francis, as her iconic character Laura Collins, delivered a heartfelt eulogy honoring the recently deceased monica Quartermaine, portrayed by Susan Charleson. The tribute served as both a fictional farewell to a beloved character and a deeply personal acknowledgment of a decades-long friendship between the two actresses.
Francis’s performance drew on the extensive history shared by Laura and Monica on-screen,offering solace to viewers mourning Charleson’s passing. The episode included a flashback scene showcasing Laura’s support for Monica during her battle with breast cancer, a testament to the enduring bond between the characters.
Laura’s eulogy also shed light on Monica’s complex relationship with the Quartermaine family, explaining how Edward Quartermaine (played by the late John Ingle) embraced Monica as one of his own, solidifying her place within the family despite marrying into it. “Even though Monica married into the Quartermaines,she was a Quartermaine,through and through,” Laura stated in the episode.
The speech acknowledged the significant losses Monica endured throughout her life – the deaths of her children Dawn, Emily, and A.J., and her husband Alan (Stuart Damon) – but emphasized how these tragedies deepened her empathy and compassion.
Concluding her tribute, Laura expressed, “I will miss Monica with all of my heart, but I know that she lives on in her family, and in her legacy at General Hospital.”
Fans and critics alike have lauded Francis’s performance, with many noting the emotional weight of the scene given the real-life parallels of losing both Charleson and her character. Social media has been alight with the hashtag #GenieIsGH, recognizing Francis as a cornerstone of the long-running daytime drama.
