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Jennifer Runyon, an actress known for her roles in the 1984 classic Ghostbusters and the sitcom Charles in Charge, passed away on March 6, 2026.
She was 65 years old. Family members confirmed that she died following a brief battle with cancer.
Jennifer Runyon made a memorable appearance in the opening scenes of Ghostbusters as a college student participating in a psychic research experiment conducted by Bill Murray’s character, Peter Venkman.
Although her role was brief, it remains a favorite among fans of the franchise.
Beyond her work in Ghostbusters, Jennifer Runyon enjoyed a prolific career in the 1980s.
She starred as Gwendolyn Pierce in the first season of Charles in Charge, playing the love interest of Scott Baio's character.
She also appeared in the 1984 comedy Up the Creek and portrayed Cindy Brady in the 1988 television movie A Very Brady Christmas.
Her television credits included a wide range of popular series such as Another World, Magnum, P.I., and Beverly Hills, 90210.
After taking a hiatus from acting in the mid-1990s to focus on her family, she returned to the industry in 2015, appearing in several independent films and attending horror and sci-fi conventions to meet with fans.
