
Jennifer Runyon, Ghostbusters Star, Passes Away
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Actress Jennifer Runyon, known for her roles in Ghostbusters and Charles in Charge, passed away at 65 after a brief cancer battle. She started her career in the 80s, appearing in films like Up the Creek and The In Crowd. Runyon, born to a radio announcer and actress, married Todd Corman in 1991 and had two children. She retired from acting in 2014 to teach. Fans remember her as a bright, warm person, and her legacy lives on through her work and those she touched.
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Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! — Jennifer Runyon, Ghostbusters Star, Passes Away. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.
0:00I'm Cory with the story, bringing you the latest in entertainment and pop culture. Actress Jennifer Runyon has passed away at 8.65 after a short fight with cancer. She died on March 6th and her close friend shared the news online. Runyon was best known for her supporting role in the 1984 hit Ghostbusters and her lead part in the first season of the sitcom Charles, in charge. She started her film career in a 1980 slasher movie and appeared in other comedies like Up the Creek that same year. Later, she played Cindy Brady in a very Brady Christmas TV movie and starred in films such as The Incroud and 18 Again. She also guested on shows including Murder She Wrote and Beverly Hills 902-10. Fans and friends are mourning her loss, remembering her as a special person full of life and devoted to family. Her friend highlighted how some connections feel instant and noted she'll be missed by many, with thoughts going to her husband, two kids, and loved, ones.
1:00Born April 1st, 1960 in Chicago to a radio announcer, dad and actress mom, Runyon built a steady TV and film career through the 80s and 90s. She married basketball coach Todd Corman in 1991 and they raised son Wyatt and daughter Bailey together. By 2014, she had stepped back from acting to teach, embracing acquired her life. Wyatt's emphasized her bright smile and lasting warmth, ensuring her legacy lives on through her work and the people she touched. This story is made possible by our sponsor, See the episode description. Some people meditate, I just lay down and press play, S-O-L-I-SoliPillo.com
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