'Ghostbusters' actor Jennifer Runyon (65) dies after cancer battle
What's the story
Jennifer Runyon, the Hollywood actor best known for her roles in Ghostbusters and Charles in Charge, has died at 65. The news was confirmed by her family on Facebook. The statement read that she passed away Friday night after a "long and arduous journey" and was surrounded by her family. Actor Erin Murphy revealed the cause of her death, writing online, "So sad to share that my friend Jennifer Runyon Corman has passed away after a brief battle with cancer."
Career highlights
She acted in 'Up the Creek' and 'A Very Brady...'
Runyon began her acting career in the 1980 slasher film To All a Good Night. She later had supporting roles in the comedies Up the Creek and Ghostbusters. She also had a lead role as Gwendolyn Pierce on Charles in Charge during its first season. In 1988, she played Cindy Brady in A Very Brady Christmas and led The In Crowd while also appearing in Quantum Leap's pilot episode.
Personal details
Early life, marriage and semi-retirement
Born on April 1, 1960, in Chicago, Illinois, Runyon was the daughter of radio announcer and disk jockey Jim Runyon and actor Jane Roberts. In 1991, she married Todd Corman, a collegiate basketball coach who also worked in film and television production during off-seasons. The couple had two children: Wyatt and Bayley. In 2014, she announced her semi-retirement from acting to focus on teaching. May she rest in peace.