‘Ghostbusters’ star Jennifer Runyon dead at 65

Jennifer Runyon’s story was never just about the roles that made her famous; it was about the warmth and grounded spirit she carried long after the cameras stopped rolling. Rising to prominence in the 1980s, she brought a playful intelligence to Ghostbusters and an approachable charm to Charles in Charge, becoming a familiar presence in living rooms across America. Yet, at the height of her visibility, she quietly stepped away, choosing family life over the relentless churn of Hollywood.

After leaving the spotlight, Runyon focused on building a quieter life away from the entertainment industry. Friends and colleagues often described her as warm, grounded, and deeply devoted to the people around her, qualities that defined her far beyond her time on screen.

In her final months, that choice proved its deepest meaning. Surrounded by her husband, Todd Corman, and their children Wyatt and Bayley, Runyon faced cancer with the same quiet resilience she had shown in reshaping her life years earlier.

Her family remembers not a celebrity, but a woman devoted to laughter, loyalty, and faith. Those closest to her say she approached even the most difficult moments with grace and strength.

While her acting career was relatively brief, Runyon left a lasting impression on audiences who remember her performances from the golden era of 1980s television and film.

Today, her legacy lives on not only through the characters she portrayed, but also through the family she cherished and the kindness she shared with those around her. Fans continue to remember her as a familiar and comforting presence from a beloved chapter of entertainment history.