'Ghostbusters' and 'Charles in Charge' actress Jennifer Runyon has died at the age of 65 following a six-month cancer battle
A representative for the actress told Us Weekly on Sunday, March 8, that Runyon 'passed away after a six-month battle with cancer. She felt loved and blessed by her family and friends. She was beloved by countless people and will be missed.
' Runyon's friend and Bewitched actress Erin Murphy reflected on her friendship with Runyon via Instagram on Sunday, detailing that she was 'so sad to share' the news. The news was also shared by Runyon’s family via a Facebook post. “This past Friday night, our beloved Jennifer passed away. It was a long and arduous journey that ended with her surrounded by her family,” the post read. “She will always be remembered for her love of life and her devotion to her family and friends.” The Facebook post continued, “She's looking down on all of us with her beautiful smile. Rest in peace our Jenn.” Runyon portrayed a young student who underwent a paranormal assessment conducted by Bill Murray’s Peter Venkman in 1984’s Ghostbusters. She later played Gwendolyn Pierce in season 1 of Charles in Charge. Murphy, 61, shared a photo of her with Runyon via her Instagram tribute, captioning the image, “Some people you just know you’ll be friends with before you even meet. She was a special lady. I’ll miss you Jenn. My thoughts are with your family and beautiful children.” Runyon is survived by her husband, Todd Corman, whom she married in 1991, and their two children: son, Wyatt, and daughter, Bayley. Bayley shared an Instagram tribute to her mother on Sunday, posting a carousel of beautiful photos and one video of the pair goofing around together. “All of the best parts of me came from you,” Runyon’s daughter captioned the post. “I would give anything for one more day together.” The actress was also recognized for her portrayal of Cindy Brady in 1988’s A Very Brady Christmas after the character’s original actress, Susan Olsen, was unavailable to partake in the project as she was on her honeymoon. In a YouTube interview for MeTV, published in December 2025, Runyon said she loved the chance to portray an iconic TV personality. “I don’t know anybody who would not want to be a Brady once in their life, so it was fun,” she said at the time. Runyon also appeared in a string of other TV series over the years including Magnum, P.I., Quantum Leap, Beverly Hills, 90210, and Murder, She Wrote.
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