Overview

• Denise Alexander, a veteran soap opera actress, passed away on March 5, 2025, at the age of 85, with her death confirmed publicly in early May by General Hospital executive producer Frank Valentini.
• She was best known for her roles as Susan Martin on Days of Our Lives (1966–1973) and Dr. Lesley Webber on General Hospital, where she portrayed one of daytime television’s first female doctors.
• Alexander earned a Daytime Emmy nomination for Best Actress in 1976 for her portrayal of Lesley Webber, a character central to many of General Hospital’s iconic storylines in the 1970s and beyond.
• Her career spanned five decades, including recurring appearances on General Hospital through 2009 and guest spots as late as 2021, showcasing her enduring influence in the genre.
• Genie Francis, who played Alexander’s on-screen daughter Laura, credited her as a mentor and noted that Alexander’s acting style left a profound imprint on her own career.