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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Entertainment
Michael Toledo

Jennifer Runyon Cause of Death: The Cancer Diagnosis That Took the Life of 'Ghostbuster' Star at 65

Her family largely kept details about her health private in the months leading up to her passing. (Credit: Jennifer Runyon Corman/Facebook)

Jennifer Runyon, the actress best known for her roles in the hit 1980s film Ghostbusters and the television sitcom Charles in Charge, has died at the age of 65 following a battle with cancer.

Runyon died on 6 March 2026, according to reports confirmed by family and friends. The actress, who built a career across film and television during the 1980s and 1990s, remained a familiar figure to fans of classic Hollywood comedies and sitcoms.

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