Jennifer Runyon Dead: ‘Ghostbusters’ Actor Was 65

Jennifer Runyon, an actress known for her roles in “Ghostbusters” and the CBS sitcom “Charles in Charge,” died on March 6. She was 65.

Runyon’s close friend, Erin Murphy, confirmed her death in a Facebook postwriting: “So sad to share that my friend Jennifer Runyon Corman has passed away after a short battle with cancer. With some people you just know you will be friends before you even meet. She was a special lady. I will miss you Jenn. My thoughts are with your family and beautiful children.”

Runyon made her feature film debut in the 1980 slasher film “To All a Good Night” and played supporting roles in the comedies “Up the Creek” and “Ghostbusters,” both released in 1984.

The actress also had a starring role as Gwendolyn Pierce in the 1984 sitcom ‘Charles in Charge’ during the show’s first season. In 1988, she played Cindy Brady in the television movie “A Very Brady Christmas.” Also in 1988, Runyon starred in ‘The In Crowd’ and was in the pilot of ‘Quantum Leap’. She also starred in the comedy ’18 Again!’ and made guest appearances on ‘Murder, She Wrote’, ‘A Man Called Sarge’ and ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’.

Runyon was born on April 1, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of radio announcer and disc jockey Jim Runyon and actress Jane Roberts.

In 1991, Runyon married Todd Corman, a collegiate basketball coach who also worked in film and television production between sports seasons. The couple has two children: a son named Wyatt and a daughter named Bayley.

In 2014, Runyon stated that she was semi-retired from acting and was working as a teacher instead.

“She will always be remembered for her love of life and her dedication to her family and friends,” read her tribute on Facebook. “I know she’s looking down on us all from above with her beautiful smile. Rest in peace, our Jenn.”