Susan Buckner, known to movie audiences as Grease’s bubbly cheerleader Patty Simcox died peacefully surrounded by loved ones in Miami on May 2.
According to the family’s publicist, Melissa Berthier, “Susan died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on May 2.” No cause of death was given.
Buckner’s daughter, Samantha Mansfield, tells People, “The light she brought to every room will be greatly missed.” “She was magical, and I was so lucky to call her my best friend.”
Susan Buckner’s professional life from becoming Miss Washington to Becoming a TV Celebs
Born January 28, 1952, in Seattle, Washington, Susan Buckner was crowned Miss Washington in 1971 and represented the state at the Miss America pageant the following year. Soon after, she became one of the Golddiggers dancers on The Dean Martin Show, and this led to her becoming part of the all-girl group Fantasy and musical duo Buckner and Pratt.
She also appeared on Sonny & Cher, The Mac Davis Show, and The Brady Bunch Variety Hour.
However, her supporting role in Grease made Buckner a familiar face to millions of Americans. She was cast in the role of fiery cheerleader Patty Simcox, who shared the screen with Olivia Newton-John. Also read – Eva Mendes “didn’t feel it as pressure” while choosing between Kids and Hollywood
Bucker leaving the TV industry to nurture her kids
After appearing in shows like The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries and The Love Boat and films including Police Academy 6: City Under Siege, Buckner put show business on the back burner to raise her two children.
Susan Buckner is survived by her daughter Samantha Mansfield, son Adam Joseph, grandchildren Riley, Oliver, Abigail and Ruby, as well as his sister Linda, daughter-in-law Noel Joseph, son-in-law Adam Mansfield and longtime partner Al.
The family requests donations to the Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden in Miami in Susan’s honour.