Runyon

American  

[ruhn-yuhn] / ˈrʌn jən /

noun

1. (Alfred) Damon 1884–1946, U.S. journalist and short-story writer.

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Runyon British  

/ ˈrʌnjən /

noun

1. ( Alfred ) Damon . 1884–1946, US short-story writer, best known for his humorous tales about racy Broadway characters. His story collections include Guys and Dolls (1932), which became the basis of a musical (1950)

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Authorities have identified the hiker who suffered a fatal medical emergency in Runyon Canyon as 78-year-old screenwriter William Hasley.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026

Runyon died Friday, according to a Sunday statement reportedly posted to her social media account, which has since gone private.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 9, 2026

In his Facebook tribute, fellow “Charles in Charge” actor Willie Aames described Runyon as a “dear dear friend, muse, and encourager.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 9, 2026

There was a time when Runyon Canyon Park was primarily visited by locals, a true wilderness oasis in the hills overlooking Hollywood’s bright lights.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2025

I am recalling that at around that same time is when he also starts in reading me Damon Runyon stories every night at bedtime and this has a lasting effect on me.

From "The Misfits" by James Howe