Susan Buckner
| Born | January 28, 1952 |
| Hometown | Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Height | 5'6" (1.68m) |
| Spouse | Michael R. Josephs |
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‘Grease’ Star’s Daughter Pays Heartbreaking Tribute to Her Biggest Cheerleader
- CBS via Getty ImagesSusan Buckner was the most, to say the least, according to her daughter.“She was simply the best,” Samantha Mansfield tells The Daily Beast in an exclusive statement.Her boundless energy practically a propulsive force in her daughter’s life, Buckner was always Mansfield’s biggest cheerleader. “Every school play, every college audition, I had her unwavering support ringing in my ears,” she recalls. When Mansfield trucked out to New York City to begin her career, Buckner cajole
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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
- EntertainmentNBC News
Susan Buckner, who played Patty Simcox in 'Grease,' dies at 72
Susan Buckner, an American actor best known for her role as Patty Simcox in the 1978 musical “Grease,” died May 2.
- EntertainmentThe Telegraph
Susan Buckner, the actress who played Patty in Grease, dies aged 72
The actor who played Patty Simcox in the film Grease has died aged 72.
- CelebrityLA Times
Susan Buckner, 'Grease' actor who played cheerleader Patty Simcox, dies at 72
Actor Susan Buckner, best known for portraying peppy cheerleader Patty Simcox in the 1978 movie 'Grease,' died last week, The Times has confirmed. She was 72.
- EntertainmentBillboard
Susan Buckner, Who Played Cheerleader Patty Simcox in ‘Grease,’ Dies at 72
She also portrayed Jean Harlow in a telefilm about Howard Hughes and starred with Sharon Stone in Wes Craven’s Deadly Blessing.
- CelebrityCNN
Susan Buckner, who played spirited cheerleader Patty Simcox in ‘Grease,’ dead at 72
Susan Buckner, best known for playing peppy Rydell High School cheerleader Patty Simcox in “Grease,” has died. She was 72.
- CelebrityWPIX New York City, NY
‘Grease’ actress dies at 72: ‘She was magic’
Susan Buckner, 72, died peacefully and surrounded by friends, according to a statement from her representative.
- CelebrityThe Hollywood Reporter
Susan Buckner, Cheerleader Patty Simcox in ‘Grease,’ Dies at 72
Susan Buckner, the actress and dancer best known for her turn as the bubbly and often-teased Rydell High cheerleader Patty Simcox in the 1978 blockbuster musical Grease, has died. She was 72. She died Thursday in Miami, family spokesperson Melissa Berthier announced. No cause of death was revealed. Buckner portrayed Hollywood bad girl Jean Harlow …
- CelebrityMiami Herald
Beloved ‘Grease’ actress Susan Buckner dead at 72. ‘She was magic’
“I was very lucky to call her my best friend.”
- CelebrityUSA TODAY
Susan Buckner, who played cheerleader Patty Simcox in 'Grease,' dies at 72: Reports
Actress Susan Buckner, who played Olivia Newton-John's best friend Patty Simcox in the movie musical "Grease," died Thursday at the age of 72.
