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Jennifer Runyon, ‘Ghostbusters’ and ‘a Very Brady Christmas’ Actress, Dies at 65

  • On Sunday, March 8, Runyon's family announced that Jennifer Runyon, actress, died on Friday, March 6, at age 65 after 'a long and arduous journey' surrounded by family.
  • Friends and colleagues reported Jennifer Runyon had been battling cancer, with some describing a 'brief battle' while others noted a six-month fight; the exact cancer type has not been publicly disclosed.
  • Best known for roles in Ghostbusters and Charles in Charge , she also appeared in A Very Brady Christmas and early films To All a Good Night and Up the Creek .
  • Friends and colleagues posted tributes, including Erin Murphy, actress and friend, while her daughter Bayley Corman, daughter , said 'all of the best parts of me came from you'; she is survived by husband Todd Corman and two children, Wyatt and Bayley.
  • After retiring from full-time acting, Runyon worked with at-risk youth programs and made occasional appearances, with her final on-screen credit in the 2019 documentary Cleanin' Up the Town reflecting on the Ghostbusters legacy.
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Jennifer Runyon, an American actress known for her roles in the film "Ghostbusters" and the series "Charles in Charge", passed away on March 6 at the age of 65, after a long battle with cancer. The family confirmed the news via social media, describing her as a loving and devoted person to her family and friends. Close friends and colleagues remember Runyon as a special person. Jennifer RunyonActress Erin Murphy described her as "an extraordinar…

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'Ghostbusters' actress Jennifer Runyon dies

Actress Jennifer Runyon, known for roles in "Ghostbusters" and the TV show "Charles in Charge," has died. She was 65.

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The 80s Hollywood actress and "Ghostbusters" star Jennifer Runyon died on March 6th.

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U.S. actress Jennifer Runyon (†65), who became known for her role in the cult film Ghostbusters, died of cancer at the age of 65.

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