The April 1, 2025, episode of General Hospital was a special one, marking the show’s 62nd anniversary while honoring one of its most iconic characters—Dr. Monica Quartermaine. It paid tribute to the character and actor while making it a celebration of history and legacy. Here are all the details and more.
How did General Hospital pay tribute to Monica Quartermaine?
The latest General Hospital episode centered around the grand opening of the Dr. Monica Quartermaine Cardiac Care Center. All of Port Charles’ finest gathered to honor the beloved doctor. Terry and Portia delivered touching speeches, highlighting Monica’s decades of service as Chief of Staff and her unwavering dedication to General Hospital.
Laura Spencer joins them, and the new wing is unveiled. The moment was bittersweet, as Tracy Quartermaine shared that Monica was too ill to attend—a subtle nod to the real-life loss of Leslie Charleson, who played Monica.
The General Hospital Monica Quartermaine tribute cleverly intertwined the show’s real-life anniversary with its fictional counterpart, as both the series and the in-universe hospital celebrated 62 years. Executive producer Frank Valentini explained the decision, stating, “There’s more tribute to come for Monica. But the opportunity presented itself that we would have the anniversary of the hospital be on the anniversary of the show.”
He further added, “So it’s a little meta, but I think it’s great. And then to give the hospital a reason to celebrate, that’s how we came up with the new wing for Monica, which is a really beautiful set. It’s pretty incredible.” (via Variety)
All in all, while Monica Quartermaine’s on-screen passing will be addressed later, this General Hospital episode served as a touching acknowledgment of her impact. It was both as a character and through Charleson’s unforgettable performance. Additionally, amid the emotional tribute, the episode also surprised fans with the announcement of the 2025 Nurses Ball.
