'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.
Following her success on 'Grease,' Buckner went on to star in TV shows such as 'The Love Boat,' 'B.J and the Bear,' 'The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries,' and co-starred in the ABC series, 'When the Whistle Blows.' Buckner also appeared in 'Deadly Blessing' alongside Sharon Stone and in 'Police Academy 6: City Under Siege.
Fox News Digital's Larry Fink contributed to this report.
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