Grease star Susan Buckner dead at 72 as actress remembered for playing Olivia Newton-John’s friend Patty in iconic movie

GREASE film star Susan Buckner has died at the age of 72.

The actress gained fame playing Patty Simcox, the perky cheerleader pal of Olivia Newton-John’s Sandy in the movie musical.

Susan Buckner (right) played Sandy's gal pal in Grease

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Susan Buckner (right) played Sandy’s gal pal in GreaseCredit: Alamy

Her family revealed Susan died peacefully surrounded by loved ones in Miami on May 2, according to Deadline.

Susan appeared in several television shows and movies, including variety shows like The Mac Davis Show, Sonny and Cher, and The Brady Bunch Variety Hour.

She was also a Miss America contestant, representing Washington state in 1972.

In 1977, she landed her most famous role as Rydell High cheerleader Patty, who wasn’t shy about showing her school spirit.

“Do the splits, give a yell! Show a little spirit for old Rydell!” she famously chanted alongside Olivia’s Sandy. “Way to go, red and white! Go Rydell, fight, fight, fight!”

Susan is survived by her son Adam Josephs, daughter Samantha Mansfield, grandchildren Oliver, Riley, Abigail and Ruby as well as her sister Linda, daughter-in-law Noel Josephs, son-in-law Adam Mansfield and longtime partner Al.

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