RIP: Actress Remembered From Ghostbusters And 1980s TV Dies At 65

A familiar face from recognizable movies and television programs of the 1980s has passed away at 65, leaving longtime viewers remembering a career filled with memorable appearances.

The actress died on March 6, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer, according to friends and family. Reports said she was surrounded by loved ones near the end of her life.

For many fans, her face was more recognizable. She appeared in the original Ghostbusters in 1984, playing the female student involved in Dr. Peter Venkman’s ESP experiment. Although the role was small, the scene became part of the film’s memorable opening.

Ghostbusters was only one chapter of her acting career. She had already appeared on television, including a role as Sally Frame on the daytime soap Another World.

She later became familiar to sitcom audiences through Charles in Charge. During the first season, she played Gwendolyn Pierce, a college student and romantic interest for Scott Baio’s character.

Her career continued across several genres and productions. She appeared in television programs including Murder, She Wrote, Quantum Leap, and Beverly Hills, 90210, building a résumé of steady supporting work.

In 1988, she took another memorable role by portraying an adult Cindy Brady in the television movie A Very Brady Christmas. The production reunited much of the original Brady family and became another familiar entry.

Although her Hollywood work became less frequent over time, she did not simply disappear. She married Todd Corman in 1991, and they raised two children, Wyatt and Bayley.

By 2014, she described herself as semi-retired from acting and said she was working as a teacher. She remained connected to entertainment through occasional appearances and fan events.

Her daughter Bayley later pursued acting, appearing in productions including Bel-Air and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. Following her mother’s death, Bayley described her as exceptionally kind and compassionate.

Former colleagues also remembered her warmly. Actress Erin Murphy publicly shared news of her death, while Willie Aames, who worked with her on Charles in Charge, described their long friendship and expressed his grief. Other entertainment colleagues also shared memories after learning of her passing.

Her later life offers a reminder that stepping away from Hollywood does not necessarily mean something went wrong. Some performers simply move toward family, teaching, and quieter priorities after years in the spotlight.

For Ghostbusters fans, she will remain connected to that early ESP experiment. Charles in Charge viewers may remember Gwendolyn, while others may recognize her from Another World, A Very Brady Christmas, or her television work.

Yet the tributes following her death showed that her legacy extended beyond credits. She was a wife, mother, teacher, colleague, and friend whose relationships continued long after many of her recognizable roles.

Her passing gives fans an opportunity to remember not only the actress they saw on screen, but also the life she built away from Hollywood. The familiar face remembered by generations of viewers throughout her life was Jennifer Runyon.