The memorial for Dr. Monica Quartermaine, played by the late Leslie Charleson , on General Hospital would not have been complete without the presence of Genie Francis , whose character, Laura Webber Collins, has a rich and loving history with Monica.

Francis combined Laura’s roles as both the mayor of Port Charles and her being Monica’s dear pal and delivered a poignant performance that has earned the Daytime Emmy winner this week’s TV Insider Performer of the Week honors.

Prior to the service beginning, Laura greeted Jason ( Steve Burton ), Monica’s son, and not only gave him her personal condolences, but she also noted that Monica’s role at General Hospital made her a respected figure in Port Charles.

“It’s impossible to overstate how important a pillar of this community you

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