Jennifer Runyon, known for her roles in the 1984 film 'Ghostbusters' and the CBS sitcom 'Charles in Charge', has died at the age of 65. Her close friend, Erin Murphy, confirmed the news on Facebook, stating that Runyon passed away on March 6 after a brief battle with cancer.
Born on April 1, 1960, in Chicago, Illinois, Runyon made her feature film debut in the 1980 slasher film 'To All a Good Night'. She went on to appear in the comedies 'Up the Creek' and 'Ghostbusters', both released in 1984. That same year, she landed a lead role as Gwendolyn Pierce in the first season of 'Charles in Charge'.
Runyon also portrayed Cindy Brady in the 1988 television film 'A Very Brady Christmas' and starred in the comedy '18 Again!' She made guest appearances on shows such as 'Murder, She Wrote', 'A Man Called Sarge', and 'Beverly Hills, 90210'. In 1991, she married Todd Corman, a collegiate basketball coach and film and television producer. The couple had two children, Wyatt and Bayley.
By 2014, Runyon had semi-retired from acting and was working as a teacher. Her Facebook tribute post read: 'She will always be remembered for her love of life and her devotion to her family and friends. I know from above she’s looking down on all of us with her beautiful smile. Rest in peace, our Jenn.'
