Jennifer Runyon, the actress best known for her roles in the hit 1980s filmGhostbustersand the television sitcomCharles in Charge, has died at the age of 65 following abattle with cancer.
Runyon died on 6 March 2026, according to reports confirmed by family and friends. The actress, who built a career across film and television during the 1980s and 1990s, remained a familiar figure to fans of classic Hollywood comedies and sitcoms.
News of her death emerged publicly two days later and quickly spread across entertainment media and social platforms, prompting tributes from colleagues and fans who remembered her performances in several widely watched productions.
While details surrounding her illness were largely kept private, reports indicate that the actress had been battling cancer before her death.
Friends close to Runyon confirmed that the actress had been fighting cancer prior to her passing. Actress Erin Murphy stated that Runyon had died after a brief battle with the disease.
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The exact type of cancer has not been publicly disclosed. Family members had largely kept information about her health away from the public eye in the months leading up to her death.
Runyon appeared in the iconic supernatural comedyGhostbusters, which became one of the defining films of the 1980s.
Directed by Ivan Reitman, the film starred a leading cast that included Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis. The movie went on to become a cultural landmark and spawned multiple sequels and spin-offs.
Although her role in the film was a supporting one, the appearance connected Runyon with a project that remains widely recognised decades after its release.
Source: International Business Times UK
