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'Grease' Actress Susan Buckner, Who Played Patty Simcox, Dead at 72
Actress Susan Buckner, who is best known for portraying cheerleader Patty Simcox in the 1978 film ‘Grease,’ has died at 72, her family confirmed
Buckner spoke to The New York Times in October 2015 when the outlet did a piece on Ricci Campbell, a Bronx resident who is known for handing out photos of himself with Travolta, 70, and speaking about his experience as a dance extra in Grease. In addition to her performance as the peppy, perfectionist Rydell High cheerleader, Buckner made appearances on many television programs, including The Brady Bunch Variety Hour, The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries and The Love Boat. She also costarred in the ABC comedy series When the Whistle Blows in 1980 and starred in the 1981 Wes Craven horror film Deadly Blessing alongside Sharon Stone.
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