New Delhi, March 9 -- Jennifer Runyon, the American actress best known to audiences for her supporting role in the 1984 comedy Ghostbusters and as the female lead in the CBS sitcom Charles in Charge, has died aged 65 following a short illness. She passed away on 6 March.

Her death was confirmed by close friend and fellow actress Erin Murphy, who shared the news on Facebook and Instagram. "So sad to share that my friend Jennifer Runyon Corman has passed away after a brief battle with cancer (sic)," Murphy wrote. "Some people you just know you'll be friends with before you even meet. She was a special lady. I'll miss you Jenn. My thoughts are with your family and beautiful children (sic)."

Born on 1 April 1960 in Chicago, Illinois, Runyon...