**Sad Goodbye to Jennifer Runyon, an Actress Known for Ghostbusters and Charles in Charge**
The entertainment industry lost a beloved actress when Jennifer Runyon passed away on March 6. She was 65 years old. Her close friend, Erin Murphy, shared the news on Facebook with a heartfelt tribute to her friend.
"So sad to share that my friend Jennifer Runyon Corman has passed away after a brief battle with cancer," Murphy wrote. "Some people you just know you'll be friends with before you even meet. She was a special lady. I'll miss you, Jenn. My thoughts are with your family and beautiful children."
Runyon's career spanned decades, starting with her feature film debut in the 1980 slasher film "To All a Good Night." She went on to have supporting roles in the comedies "Up the Creek" and "Ghostbusters," both released in 1984. Her star continued to rise, leading the sitcom "Charles in Charge" during its first season as Gwendolyn Pierce. In 1988, she portrayed Cindy Brady in the television film "A Very Brady Christmas." Additionally, she starred in "The In Crowd" and was part of the pilot for "Quantum Leap." Her impressive list of credits also includes guest appearances on shows like "Murder, She Wrote," "A Man Called Sarge," and "Beverly Hills, 90210."
Born on April 1, 1960, in Chicago, Illinois, to radio announcer and disc jockey Jim Runyon and actress Jane Roberts, Jennifer Runyon's life was full of talent and passion. In 1991, she married Todd Corman, a collegiate basketball coach who also worked in film and television production between sports seasons. The couple had two children: a son named Wyatt and a daughter named Bayley.
In 2014, Runyon announced that she was semi-retired from acting and had taken up teaching. Her love for life and devotion to her family and friends will be remembered forever.
"She will always be remembered for her love of life and her devotion to her family and friends," her Facebook tribute post reads. "I know from above she's looking down on all of us with her beautiful smile. Rest in peace, our Jenn."
Jennifer Runyon's passing is a reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing every moment with those we love. She will be remembered as an actress who brought joy to countless fans through her roles and as a person who touched the lives of everyone she met.
