Actress Jennifer Runyon, a familiar face to fans of 1980s film and television, has passed away on March 6, 2026, at the age of 65. Her family shared a statement on social media saying, “This past Friday night our beloved Jennifer passed away, it was a long and arduous journey that ended with her surrounded by her family. She will always be remembered for her love of life and her devotion to her family and friends.”
She was beloved by many in the industry. Her friend, Bewitched star Erin Murphy, paid tribute, calling her “a special lady” and expressing that her thoughts were with Runyon's family and children.
Born April 1, 1960, in Chicago, Illinois, Runyon began acting in the early 1980s and quickly became a familiar presence on television. Early in her career she played Sally Frame on the soap opera Another World (1981–1983) before transitioning to popular primetime shows.
Runyon is best known for her supporting role in the 1984 blockbuster Ghostbusters, her lead role as Gwendolyn Pierce in the CBS sitcom Charles in Charge, and for portraying Cindy Brady in the 1988 TV film A Very Brady Christmas. She also appeared in series including Quantum Leap, Murder, She Wrote, and Another World.
In her later years, Runyon had stepped back from Hollywood to work as a teacher and co-hosted a cooking podcast. Her final acting project was the 2025 horror film Spectral Squad: The Haunting of Sophie Lawson.
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