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Jennifer Runyon, ‘Ghostbusters’ and ‘Charles in Charge’ Actor, Dies at 65 After Cancer Battle

A family Facebook message confirmed her March 6 passing, with later statements attributing the cause to cancer.

Overview

  • Representatives for Runyon confirmed she died Friday, March 6, following a six‑month battle with cancer.
  • Her family said she endured “a long and arduous journey” and died surrounded by loved ones, in a statement posted to Facebook.
  • Close friend Erin Murphy paid tribute on social media, describing a brief cancer battle and remembering Runyon’s kindness.
  • Runyon was widely recognized for a memorable scene in 1984’s Ghostbusters and for playing Gwendolyn Pierce in the first season of Charles in Charge.
  • She is survived by her husband, Todd Corman, and their children, Bayley and Wyatt, as colleagues and fans share tributes online.