The beloved actress, Jennifer Runyon, who rose to fame for her roles in Ghostbusters and Charles in Charge, has sadly passed away at the age of 65. In a heartfelt statement, her family announced her demise, stating, "This past Friday night, our beloved Jennifer slipped into the realm of eternity. It was a long and arduous journey that ended with her surrounded by her family."
"She will always be remembered for her love of life and her devotion to her family and friends," they added, concluding their tribute with the words, "Rest in peace, our Jenn."
The family's statement further stated, "I know from above she’s looking down on all of us with her beautiful smile. Rest in peace our Jenn."
In addition, Runyon's Ghostbusters co-stars also released a statement of condolence. "We're saddened to report that actress Jennifer Runyon has passed away at the age of 65," they said. "In Ghostbusters, Runyon appeared as the female student participating in Dr. Peter Venkman’s ESP test. Her other notable credits include Charles in Charge, Up the Creek, and A Very Brady Christmas."
Although no cause of death has been disclosed, her family's statement hinted at a health battle. Besides Ghostbusters, Runyon also had notable appearances in soap operas like Another World and TV shows such as Quantum Leap and Murder, She Wrote.
It's worth noting that the actress later retired from the film industry, but she still has a dedicated fanbase from her iconic roles in classic 1980s movies and television.
