Actor Susan Buckner, best known for portraying peppy cheerleader Patty Simcox in the 1978 movie 'Grease,' died last week, The Times has confirmed. She was 72.
Susan Buckner, whose TV and movie career included a memorable turn in 'Grease,' has died. The actor 'died peacefully' in Miami surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, Melissa Berthier, a publicist for Buckner's family, confirmed in a statement shared with The Times. A cause of death was not revealed. She was 72. 'Susan will be remembered for her kindness, generosity and unwavering commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of others,' the statement said.
'Grease' also starred John Travolta, Stockard Channing, Jeff Conaway, Didi Conn and others. Newton-John died in 2022 at age 73. Buckner's Hollywood credits feature appearances on TV series including 'The Dean Martin Show,' 'The Brady Bunch Variety Hour,' 'Sonny and Cher,' 'Starsky and Hutch' and the short-lived sitcom 'When the Whistle Blows.
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