Actress Jennifer Runyon has died at the age of 65
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She was best known for her roles in Ghostbusters and Charles in Charge
Runyon's friend, Bewitched alum Erin Murphy, shared on social media that she had "a brief battle with cancer"
Jennifer Runyon, an actress known for her roles inGhostbustersand the CBS sitcomCharles in Charge, has died at age 65.
Runyon's family confirmed her death in a social media post on Sunday, March 8, according toABC7 Los Angeles.
"This past Friday [March 6], our beloved Jennifer passed away. It was a long and arduous journey that ended with her surrounded by her family," the post read. "She will always be remembered for her love of life and her devotion to her family and friends. Rest in peace our Jenn."
Runyon's friend,Bewitchedalum Erin Murphy, also confirmed her death in aFacebook poston Saturday, March 7, writing that she had "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," Murphy, 61, wrote.
Born in Chicago on April 1, 1960, Runyon later married collegiate basketball coach Todd Corman. The couple welcomed two children together, a son named Wyatt and a daughter named Bayley.In 2014, Runyon stated that she was semi-retired from acting and was instead working as a teacher, according toVariety.
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Her daughter, Bayley, an actress who has appeared in episodes of9-1-1, Chilling Adventures of SabrinaandJane the Virgin,also shared a tribute to her mother onInstagram, writing: "all of the best parts of me came from you. i would give anything for one more day together."
"the kindest most compassionate person i've ever known. my best friend. i wasn't ready for this," she added.
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Runyon made her feature film debut in the 1980 slasher movieTo All a Good Nightand had supporting roles in the 1984 filmsUp the CreekandGhostbusters, in which she portrayed a student undergoing a paranormal assessment in an iconic scene withBill Murrayand Steven Tash.
She also starred in the 1984 sitcomCharles in Chargeand had a number of other film and TV roles in the 1980s and 1990s, including taking over the role of Cindy Brady fromSusan OlseninA Very Brady Christmas,as well as appearances inThe Fall Guy, Boone,The MasterandQuantum Leap, according toDeadline.
Runyon also made guest appearances on series includingMurder, She Wrote,A Man Called SargeandBeverly Hills, 90210.
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