Grease Star Susan Buckner Dies at 72

Patty Simcox Actress Dead

Buckner Appeared in Classic 1978 Film

Susan Buckner, who played peppy cheerleader Patty Simcox in the 1978 movie Grease, has died. She was 72.

Buckner passed away on May 2, according to her obituary. No cause of death was given.

Buckner was born in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1950. She began her acting career in the early 1970s, appearing in small roles in television shows and movies.

Her big break came in 1978 when she was cast as Patty Simcox in Grease. The film was a huge success, and Buckner's performance as the loyal and supportive friend of Olivia Newton-John's Sandy Olsen became iconic.

Buckner continued to act after Grease, appearing in a number of television shows and movies. In recent years, she had been working as a acting teacher.

Buckner's death is a loss for the entertainment world. She was a talented actress who brought joy to audiences with her performances.