Susan Buckner, actor known for role in Grease, dies aged 72

Actor who played cheerleader Patty Simcox became audience favorite and went on to star in TV shows

Susan Buckner, the actress known for her role as Patty Simcox in the 1978 movie musical hit Grease, died on Thursday at the age of 72.

In a statement to the Guardian, Buckner’s publicist confirmed Buckner’s passing. A cause of death has not been publicized.