Family
Runcie's widow, Rosalind, whom he married on 5 September 1957, was formerly well known as a pianist. They have two children: James Runcie, a novelist, and Rebecca Runcie, as well as four grandchildren: Rosie, Charlotte, Matthew, and Edward. Rosalind died on 12 January 2012.
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