Jennifer Runyon, the American actress beloved for her roles in Ghostbusters and the hit sitcom Charles in Charge, has passed away at the age of 65. Her family confirmed she died on March 6, 2026, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones.See More\u2026<\/p>\n
Born on April 1, 1960, in Chicago into a show\u2011business family, Runyon began her career in the early 1980s with a role in the holiday horror film To All a Goodnight. She quickly became a familiar face in Hollywood, appearing on the daytime soap Another World before gaining wider recognition in Ghostbusters. In the iconic 1984 film, she played the college student who participates in Dr. Peter Venkman\u2019s ESP experiment \u2014 a role still remembered by fans today.<\/p>\n
Runyon\u2019s television career extended far beyond her early film work. She played Gwendolyn Pierce in Charles in Charge, leaving a lasting impression in the show\u2019s first season, and appeared in popular series such as Quantum Leap, Magnum, P.I., and Murder, She Wrote. She also portrayed Cindy Brady in the TV movie A Very Brady Christmas, reconnecting her with another iconic franchise.<\/p>\n
Though she stepped back from acting in later years to focus on family, Runyon never faded from the hearts of fans. Her warmth, charm, and dedication made her a beloved presence both on and off screen. After marrying basketball coach Todd Corman in 1991, she devoted much of her life to raising their two children, Wyatt and Bayley.<\/p>\n
Colleagues and friends paid tribute to Runyon\u2019s generous spirit after news of her passing. Willie Aames, her Charles in Charge co-star, described her as more than a friend \u2014 a \u201cdear, dear\u201d presence in his life \u2014 remembering shared holidays, laughter, and enduring camaraderie. Fellow actress Erin Murphy called Runyon a \u201cspecial lady\u201d whose friendship she treasured deeply.<\/p>\n
Jennifer Runyon will be remembered not just for the roles she brought to life during the golden age of television and 1980s cinema, but for the genuine and affectionate impact she had on everyone who knew her. Her legacy endures through her work, her family, and the countless fans who continue to celebrate her unforgettable performances.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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