Denise Alexander, Susan Seaforth Hayes in "Days of Our Lives" in 1971.© NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images Denise Alexander attends the Hollywood Sign's 90th Anniversary in 2013 ...

Soap opera veteran Denise Alexander, best known as Lesley Webber on “ General Hospital ” and Susan Hunter Martin on “Days of Our Lives,” died on March 5. Her death has only now been revealed.

PEOPLE reached out to ABC for further comment. General Hospital showrunner Frank Valentini announced her death on Friday, May 9, via X. "I am so very sorry to hear of Denise Alexander’s passing.

Alexander played the role of Lesley Webber for almost 50 years. Denise Alexander, known for her role as Leslie Webber on the soap opera General Hospital has died. She was 85 age.

General Hospital star Denise Alexander has died at the age of 85 after establishing a successful acting career.The actress, who portrayed the role of Lesley Webber on the daytime soap opera from ...

Denise Alexander, who became a television legend for playing the role of Dr. Lesley Webber on ABC's General Hospital for nearly four decades, died aged 85. Alexander passed away on March 5 at home ...

Soap opera star Denise Alexander, best known for playing “General Hospital’s” Lesley Webber, has died at age 85. The actress — who also played Susan Hunter Martin on “Days of Our Lives ...

Denise Alexander, best known for playing General Hospital‘s Lesley Webber, died on March 5 at 85. “She started out as the bad girl and was thrown out of boarding school for smoking and ...