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  • ‘Grease’ actress Susan Buckner dead at 72

    Susan Buckner, best known for portraying Sandy's preppy friend Patty Simcox in "Grease," has died at the age of 72.

  • 'Grease' actress Susan Buckner dead at 72

    "Grease" star Susan Buckner has died at age 72, Fox News Digital can confirm. "It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Susan Buckner, best known to the moviegoing public as memorable, bubbly cheerleader Patty Simcox, who starred opposite John Travolta and the late Olivia Newton-John in the 1978 smash musical ‘Grease,’" a statement from Buckner's family said.  Buckner died peacefully on May 2, surrounded by her loved ones. "Rest in peace Susan," the statement said. "Your...

  • Susan Buckner, 'Grease' Actress Who Played Cheerleader Patty Simcox, Dead at 72

    Susan Buckner, a film and television actress best known for playing cheerleader Patty Simcox in Grease, has died at the age of 72, according to multiplereports."Susan died peacefully on May 2 surrounded by loved ones," publicist Melissa Berthier said in a statement to People. No cause of death was provided."The light she brought into every room will be missed forever," Buckner's daughter, Samantha Mansfield, also told the publication. "She was magic, and I was very lucky to call her my best...