The well-known actress from 'Grease' passes away at the age of 72, known for her iconic role in the movie.

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of Susan Buckner's passing. The beloved actress, best known for her role as the energetic Patty Simcox in the iconic 1978 movie musical Grease, passed away at the age of 72. According to her family's publicist, Melissa Berthier, Susan "died peacefully" on May 2, surrounded by her loved ones. While the cause of her death was not disclosed, her family remembers her for her kindness, generosity, and unwavering dedication to making a positive impact on others.

Susan's effervescent spirit and talent will continue to inspire generations of performers and fans. She brought life to the character of Simcox, the bubbly cheerleader who embodied school spirit at Rydell High alongside Olivia Newton-John's iconic character, Sandy. But her journey to stardom began long before Grease.

Before gracing the big screen, Susan was crowned Miss Washington in 1971 and went on to represent her state in the Miss America pageant. In the early 1970s, she appeared on popular TV shows such as The Dean Martin Show, Police Woman, and Switch. Her musical abilities were also showcased when she appeared as a dancer and synchronized swimmer on The Brady Bunch Variety Hour in 1976.

Throughout the late 1970s and into the 1980s, Susan continued to make her mark on both the big and small screens. She appeared in popular TV series such as Starsky and Hutch, The Love Boat, and The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries. She also co-starred in the ABC series When the Whistle Blows alongside Dolph Sweet. On the silver screen, she starred in the 1981 horror film Deadly Blessing directed by Wes Craven and opposite Sharon Stone. Her final credit, according to her IMDb page, was playing a news reporter in the 1989 film Police Academy 6: City Under Siege.

In her later years, Susan stepped away from the spotlight to focus on her family. She was a dedicated mother to her two children, Adam Josephs and Samantha Mansfield. She also shared her passion for the arts as a theatre instructor for young children and taught dance in Coral Gables for nearly a decade.

Susan is survived by her partner Al, her sister Linda, her two children, and four grandchildren. Her daughter, Samantha, shared a heartfelt statement, saying, "She was magic. She was my best friend. And I will miss her every day. I was lucky to have such a guiding light as my mother, and now I have her as an angel."

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