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. “Her effervescent spirit will continue to inspire generations of performers and fans alike.”
Buckner, who was born Jan. 28, 1952, appeared in a variety of television and film projects throughout the ‘70s and ‘80s, but she was best known for “Grease.
