American actress Jennifer Runyon, known for her roles in the fantasy comedy Ghostbusters and the TV series Charles in Charge, passed away on March 6 at the age of 65 after a brief battle with cancer, as reported by her family and close friends over the weekend.
The news was shared in a social media post, where her family mentioned that the actress passed away "surrounded by her family" after "a long and difficult journey", highlighting her love for life and dedication to her loved ones.
Runyon was born on April 1, 1960, in Chicago and began her film career with the horror movie To All a Goodnight (1980). Throughout the 1980s, she became a familiar face in American television and cinema, with roles in productions like Ghostbusters (1984) and the sitcom Charles in Charge, where she portrayed Gwendolyn Pierce.
She also appeared in other popular series such as Quantum Leap and Murder, She Wrote, and played Cindy Brady in the TV movie A Very Brady Christmas (1988).
In the following years, she reduced her Hollywood activity and even worked as a teacher, focusing her life on her family. She was married to basketball coach Todd Corman and had two children.
Colleagues and friends remembered her kind nature and approachability, highlighting her legacy in 80s television and cinema.