• R.I.P. Jennifer Runyon (Gwendolyn Pierce in "Charles in Charge")

    From Your Name@3:633/10 to All on Monday, March 09, 2026 12:09:54


    Jennifer Runyon, 'Ghostbusters' and 'Charles in Charge' Actress,
    Dies at 65
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    Jennifer Runyon, an actress known for her roles in "Ghostbusters"
    and the CBS sitcom "Charles in Charge," died March 6. She was 65.

    Runyon's close friend, Erin Murphy, confirmed her death in a
    Facebook post, writing, "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."

    Runyon made her feature film debut in the 1980 slasher film
    "To All a Good Night" and went on to have supporting roles in the
    comedies "Up the Creek" and "Ghostbusters," both released in 1984.

    The actress also had a lead role as Gwendolyn Pierce in the 1984
    sitcom "Charles in Charge" during the show's first season. In
    1988, she portrayed Cindy Brady in the television film "A Very
    Brady Christmas." Also in 1988, Runyon played the lead in "The In
    Crowd" and was in the pilot of "Quantum Leap." She also starred in
    the comedy "18 Again!," and made guest appearances on "Murder, She
    Wrote," "A Man Called Sarge," and "Beverly Hills, 90210."

    Runyon was born on April 1, 1960, in Chicago, Ill. to radio
    announcer and disc jockey Jim Runyon and actress Jane Roberts.

    In 1991, Runyon married Todd Corman, a collegiate basketball coach
    who also worked in film and television production between sports
    seasons. The couple have two children: a son named Wyatt and a
    daughter named Bayley.

    In 2014, Runyon stated she was semi-retired from acting and was
    instead working as a teacher.

    "She will always be remembered for her love of life and her
    devotion to her family and friends," read her Facebook tribute post.
    "I know from above she's looking down on all of us with her
    beautiful smile. Rest in peace, our Jenn."



    <https://variety.com/2026/film/news/jennifer-runyon-dead-ghostbusters-charles-in-charge-1236681987/>






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  • From Ian J. Ball@3:633/10 to All on Sunday, March 08, 2026 16:32:23
    On 3/8/26 4:09 PM, Your Name wrote:

    ÿÿ Jennifer Runyon, 'Ghostbusters' and 'Charles in Charge' Actress,
    ÿÿ Dies at 65
    ÿÿ ----------------------------------------------------------------
    ÿÿ Jennifer Runyon, an actress known for her roles in "Ghostbusters"
    ÿÿ and the CBS sitcom "Charles in Charge," died March 6. She was 65.

    Loved her back in the day.

    This sucks. :(

    The obit doesn't mention this, but her daughter Bayley Corman is also an actress.

    <https://variety.com/2026/film/news/jennifer-runyon-dead-ghostbusters- charles-in-charge-1236681987/>


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