Jennifer Runyon, best known for Ghostbusters and Up the Creek, dies at 65; condolences pour in from fans

Jennifer Ruyon, who has been part of popular projects including Ghostbusters, Up the Creek, A Very Brady Christmas and Charles in Charge, among others, has died at the age of 65. Runyon's close friend Erin Murphy confirmed her death on social media. Condolences and tributes

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Jennifer Runyon's close friend Erin Murphy confirmed it in a Facebook post stating, "So sad to share that my friend Jennifer Runyon Corman has passed away after a brief battle with cancer. 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."

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Soon after the news of Jennifer's death was revealed, fans took to social media platforms to express their grief. One user wrote, "Saw reports that Jennifer Runyon passed away on March 6th. Probably best known for being the psychic co-ed in GHOSTBUSTERS, but she was also the best part of the ANIMAL HOUSE-on-water UP THE CREEK, as well as a solid Final Girl in the odd holiday slasher TO ALL A GOODNIGHT. RIP."

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Another user wrote, "I'm sad to hear that Jennifer Runyon has passed away. She was very sweet when I met her at a con. She and Willie Aames had me laughing. Rest Well."

"Sad to learn that #actor Jennifer Runyon has passed. #RIPJenniferRunyon", wrote the third user.

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All about Jennifer Runyon

Jennifer Runyon, born in Chicago, was the daughter of radio announcer and disc jockey Jim Runyon and actress Jane Roberts. She made her feature film debut in the slasher film To All a Goodnight (1980).

She had a small part as a student being given an ESP test by Peter Venkman in Ghostbusters (1984) and starred in Up the Creek that same year, the latter of which she filmed over several weeks in Bend, Oregon. She later appeared on television as Gwendolyn Pierce in the sitcom Charles in Charge (1984–1985) and replaced Susan Olsen as Cindy Brady in the television film A Very Brady Christmas (1988).

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Other TV projects she has been part of are Who's the Boss?, Quantum Leap, Dear John, Valerie, Murder, She Wrote, Booker and Vinnie & Bobby, among others. Coming to films, Runyon has featured in Till Death Us Do Part, Carnosaur, Silent Night, Bloody Night 2: Revival and Tagteam.