Actress Jennifer Runyon has passed away at the age of 65.
The star was famous for her roles in the movie Ghostbusters and the sitcom Charles in Charge. Her death was confirmed by her loved ones, who shared more about how she passed away on March 6, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer. She died surrounded by her loved ones following what her family described as a long and arduous journey.
Runyon was born in Chicago in 1960 and started her acting career in the early 1980s. She made her film debut in the horror film To All a Good Night in 1980 and soon appeared in several popular films and TV shows during the decade.
One of her most recognizable roles was in Ghostbusters, where she played the role of a female student in the opening ESP experiment scene.
At the same time, she also became famous for playing the role of Gwendolyn Pierce during the first season of Charles in Charge. Over the years, she appeared in a series of TV shows, including Quantum Leap and Murder.