2024-05-12 08:28:45
The performer achieved greater recognition with her role in the iconic film starring Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta.
The film industry is in mourning after it became known that Actress Susan Buckner diesat 72 years of age.
The news was delivered by the artist’s family through a statement, where they assured that her death occurred last May 2 in Miami.
However, they stressed that her death occurred while she was surrounded by her loved ones.
“It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Susan Buckner, better known to the moviegoing public as the memorable and cheerful entertainer Patty Simcox.who starred alongside John Travolta and the late Olivia Newton-John in the hit 1978 musical Grease,” Buckner’s family wrote.
Along with this, they added: “His talent, spirit and infectious smile will live in our hearts forever.”
While his daughter Samantha Mansfieldtook the opportunity to dedicate an emotional farewell to his mother.
“She was magical. She was my best friend. And I will miss her every day. I was lucky to have a mother like a lightning rod and now I have her like an angel,” she said after her loss.
Who was Susan Buckner, the Grease actress who died at 72?
Susan Buckner before being a performer was crowned as Miss Washington in 1971. While, in September of that same year, it became one of the ten finalists of the Miss America contest.
In relation to her career as an actress, the American began on television with participations in The Mac Davis Show, Sonny and Cher y Telly Savalas Live Touring Show.
However, the actress achieved greater recognition for her role in Grease, where he served as one of the supporting characters. There Susan Buckner played the role of Patty Simcox, Sandy’s friend, who was played by the iconic Olivia Newton-John.