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Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New ALDI store in Zachary set to open this spring
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The location of a Winn-Dixie store converted into a new ALDI store in Zachary could open by the spring. Loxley Division Vice President Heather Moore confirmed the store is expected to open later this spring. The Winn-Dixie closed in November for renovations. A group of private investors have acquired Southeastern Grocers, the parent company of Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket. They bought it from ALDI U.S., which had purchased Southeastern Grocers in March 2024. According to a news release, ALDI plans to convert about 220 Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket stores to the ALDI format. This multi-year process started in March 2024 and should finish by 2027. SEG will keep running the stores marked for conversion until they are ready for change. Empire Wingz to open new location in Zachary, owner says 'General Hospital' actress Leslie Charleson's cause of death revealed Treasury, Congress watchdogs launch audits into DOGE access to payment system Michigan couple who reconnected after 73 years now engaged New ALDI store in Zachary set to open this spring WATCH: Philly fans celebrate Eagles with Super Bowl parade on Valentine's Day Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Fox News
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
'General Hospital' star Leslie Charleson's cause of death revealed
"General Hospital" star Leslie Charleson's cause of death has been revealed. The Daytime Emmy-nominated actress died as a result of "sequelae of blunt head trauma," Fox News Digital can confirm. Prior to Charleson's death, the actress was diagnosed with asthma, arthritis, atrial fibrillation and normal pressure hydrocephalus, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office. The Alzheimer's Association defines normal pressure hydrocephalus as "a brain disorder in which excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) accumulates in the brain's ventricles, causing thinking and reasoning problems, difficulty walking, and loss of bladder control." Charleson's cause of death comes one month after the "General Hospital" executive producer announced she died on Jan. 12 at the age of 79. "It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my dear friend and colleague, Leslie Charleson," Frank Valentini confirmed on the show's official Instagram account. "Her enduring legacy has spanned nearly 50 years on General Hospital alone and, just as Monica was the heart of the Quartermaines, Leslie was a beloved matriarch of the entire cast and crew. I will miss our daily chats, her quick wit and incredible presence on set." "On behalf of everyone at General Hospital, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to her loved ones during this difficult time." Charleson portrayed Monica Quartermaine in the beloved soap opera. She began working on the ABC drama in 1977 and appeared in more than 2,000 episodes. Charleson was the longest-tenured cast member on the series, according to IMDb. In addition to "General Hospital," Charleson played Dr. Monica Quartermaine on "General Hospital: Night Shift" and "Port Charles." Charleson was born on Feb. 22, 1945, in Kansas City, Missouri. She began working in the industry in the '60s with roles in "As the World Turns" and "A Flame in the Wind." After appearing on more than 1,400 episodes of "Love Is a Many Splendored Thing," she caught the eye of Ron Howard and starred as Mrs. Dorothy Kimber on an episode of "Happy Days." Charleson's most recent television credits, aside from daytime television, included a stint as herself on "Friends," and she played a waitress in "The Return of the Muskrats."
USA Today
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'General Hospital' star Leslie Charleson's cause of death released
A month after the death of "General Hospital" star Leslie Charleson was confirmed, more details are emerging about the circumstances surrounding her death. Records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirm that Charleson's cause of death was "sequelae of blunt head trauma," meaning traumatic brain injury. While the case remains open, the office determined the death to be an accident. Charleson, a soap opera veteran best known for playing Monica Quartermaine on "General Hospital," died on Jan. 12, the show's producer Frank Valentini confirmed. She was 79. "It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my dear friend and colleague, Leslie Charleson," Valentini wrote on Instagram. "Her enduring legacy has spanned nearly 50 years on 'General Hospital' alone and, just as Monica was the heart of the Quartermaines, Leslie was a beloved matriarch of the entire cast and crew. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. "I will miss our daily chats, her quick wit and incredible presence on set. On behalf of everyone at 'General Hospital,' my heartfelt sympathy goes out to her loved ones during this difficult time." Charleson made her "General Hospital" debut as Dr. Quartermaine in 1977 and went on to appear in more than 2,000 episodes over nearly five decades, according to the actress's IMDb page. Before joining "General Hospital," Charleson cut her teeth as an actress on TV dramas such as "A Flame in the Wind" and "Love Is a Many Splendored Thing." She also appeared in several other series throughout the 1960s and early 1970s, including "As the World Turns," "N.Y.P.D.," "The Rookies" and "Marcus Welby, M.D." Over the years, Charleson reprised her "General Hospital" role on the show's spin-offs "Port Charles" and "General Hospital: Night Shift." In the late '90s and early 2000s, Charleson didn't venture far beyond Port Charles, making the occasional guest appearance on sitcoms such as "Dharma & Greg" and "Friends." Charleson's final appearance on "General Hospital" was the December 2023 episode "Everything You Ever Wanted," per IMDb.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
General Hospital's Leslie Charleson cause of death revealed
'General Hospital' star Leslie Charleson died from a "sequelae of blunt head trauma". The soap star, who appeared in 2,079 episodes of the ABC soap Oprah as Monica Quartermaine, passed away on January 12 aged 79 - a week after she had a nasty fall that left her hospitalised - and now it has been revealed she died as a result of long-term effects from a head injury, which did not happen recently. It is not clear when she injured herself, but she previously had a series of falls which stopped her from appearing on the show. According to - which obtained her death certificate - the Los Angeles County medical examiner noted the acting legend had been battling normal pressure hydrocephalus - which causes cerebrospinal fluid to build up in the brain. Leslie also had a history of asthma, arthritis and atrial fibrillation. The screen legend had suffered "several falls" prior to the one a week before her death, which caused her mobility issues. In 2017, she injured her leg after a nasty tumble and took a break from the show - which she first joined in 1977 and was a recurring cast member until December 2023 - with Patty McCormack stepping into her role. General Hospital's executive producer Frank Valentini posted a touching tribute to Leslie on the show's official Instagram page. It read: 'It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my dear friend and colleague, Leslie Charleson. 'Her enduring legacy has spanned nearly 50 years on General Hospital alone and, just as Monica was the heart of the Quartermaines, Leslie was a beloved matriarch of the entire cast and crew. I will miss our daily chats, her quick wit and incredible presence on set. On behalf of everyone at General Hospital, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to her loved ones during this difficult time.'
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
New Details Emerge in Death of 'General Hospital's Leslie Charleson
Leslie Charleson's cause of death has officially been revealed. The actress, who replaced Patsy Rahn as Dr. Monica Quartermaine on General Hospital for more than four decades and 2,000 episodes, passed away in January at the age of 79. Now, almost a full month to-the-day that the devastating news broke, new details surrounding her death have been made public. SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox According to documents filed by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office and reviewed by TMZ, the longtime soap opera star died of "sequelae of blunt head trauma" or the long-term effects of sustaining a serious head or traumatic brain injury. The paperwork also illustrated Charleson's history of asthma, arthritis, atrial fibrillation, and normal pressure hydrocephalus, which is a condition where cerebrospinal fluid builds up in the brain, according to Johns Hopkins, as contributing factors. Where or when Charleson sustained the initial head trauma that ultimately led to her death is unclear, but she had experienced a series of falls shortly before she was hospitalized, as reported by several outlets. Frank Valentini, the executive producer of the long-running soap opera, mourned the loss in a statement on social media on Sunday, Jan. 12. 'It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my dear friend and colleague, Leslie Charleson,' Valentini's statement began. "Her enduring legacy has spanned nearly 50 years on General Hospital alone and, just as Monica was the heart of the Quartermaines, Leslie was a beloved matriarch of the entire cast and crew.' 'I will miss our daily chats, her quick wit and incredible presence on set,' he added. 'On behalf of everyone at General Hospital, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to her loved ones during this difficult time.' Next:
