Actress Jennifer Runyon Dies After Battle With Cancer

Actress Jennifer Runyon, a familiar face from film and television, died on March 6, 2026, following a reported battle with cancer. Her passing was confirmed by her family and mourned across social media platforms.

Runyon began her acting career with the 1980 film "To All a Goodnight." She gained television recognition for her role as Sally Frame in the NBC soap opera "Another World" starting in 1981. Her notable appearances also include "Charles in Charge," "Space," and a memorable role as a female student in the 1984 supernatural comedy "Ghostbusters."

She was also part of television movies such as "A Very Brady Christmas." Outside of her acting career, Jennifer Runyon was married to Todd Corman, who has also worked in the entertainment industry as an assistant director and editor. They met in 1986 while collaborating on the television film "Dreams of Gold: The Mel Fisher Story."

Jennifer Runyon and Todd Corman married in 1991 and had two children: Wyatt, born in 1993, and Bayley, born in 1995. The birth of Wyatt led Runyon to take an extended break from acting, prioritizing motherhood.

Her daughter, Bayley, has pursued an acting career, appearing in television shows like "Zeke and Luther," "Faking It," and "2 Broke Girls," as well as the film "The Hatred." Bayley has also had appearances in "Modern Family" and "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina."