‘Ghostbusters,’ ‘Charles in Charge’ star Jennifer Runyon dead at 65

Jennifer Runyon, known for her roles in “Ghostbusters,” “Charles in Charge,” “A Very Brady Christmas” and others, has died at the age of 65. As reported first by TMZ, the actress’ family shared an announcement on her Facebook page Sunday. “This past Friday night our beloved Jennifer passed away, it was a long and arduous journey that ended with her surrounded by her family,” it read. “She will always be remembered for her love of life and her devotion to her family and friends. I know from above she’s looking down on all of us with her beautiful smile. Rest in peace our Jenn.”

Jennifer Runyon, known for her roles in “Ghostbusters,” “Charles in Charge,” and others, has died at the age of 65. ©Paramount/Courtesy Everett Collection

Bill Murray flirting with Jennifer Runyon in Ghostbusters. — Her family revealed her death on social media but did not give a cause. She’s seen here with Bill Murray in 1984’s “Ghostbusters.” ©Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection

A representative for Runyon was not immediately available to Page Six. No cause of death was given; however, according to “Bewitched” actress Erin Murphy, who posted a tribute to her friend Runyon Sunday on social media, Runyon had been battling cancer. “So sad to share that my friend Jennifer Runyon Corman has passed away after a brief battle with cancer,” she wrote.

Cast members from — Runyon was 65 at her death. She played Cindy Brady (seen here) in 1988’s “A Very Brady Christmas.” ©Paramount/Courtesy Everett Collection

Bill Murray tests Jennifer Runyon and Steven Tash with a Zener card in a scene from Ghostbusters (1984). — A fellow actress and friend wrote a tribute to her on Instagram, saying Runyon (seen here on the set of “Ghostbusters”) had been battling cancer. ©Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection

“Some people you just know you’ll be friends with before you even meet. She was a special lady,” she added.

Runyon appeared in the 1984 classic movie “Ghostbusters” and was also well-known in the role of Gwendolyn Pierce on ’80s sitcom “Charles in Charge.”

She played Cindy Brady in the 1988 movie “A Very Brady Christmas.”

Steven Tash and Jennifer Runyon from the movie — Runyon is best known for her work in a variety of ’80s and ’90s movies and sitcoms. She’s seen here in 2016’s “Ghostheads.” ©Netflix/Courtesy Everett Collection

Tim Matheson holding a fan of playing cards and Jennifer Runyon in a blue bikini embrace in an inflatable raft. — Runyon’s seen here in 1984’s “Up the Creek.” ©Orion Pictures Corp/Courtesy Ev

Additionally, she appeared on the soap opera “Another World,” as well as various other series through the ’90s including “Quantum Leap” and “Murder, She Wrote.”

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