Grease star Susan Buckner, who performed cheerleader Patty Simcox within the basic musical, has died aged 72.
The American actress died peacefully on Thursday 2 Might surrounded by her family members, publicist Melissa Berthier has mentioned.
A reason for demise has not been given.
Buckner was greatest identified for her function in Grease the place she performed the Rydell Excessive cheerleading pal of Sandy – performed by Olivia Newton-John.
In a memorable scene, Bucknell offers a rallying cry for the varsity when she says: “Do the splits, give a yell, present a bit of spirit for Outdated Rydell! Solution to go, purple and white, go Rydell, battle, battle, battle.”
Bucknell’s daughter Samantha Mansfield mentioned after her mom’s demise: “She was magic. She was my greatest pal. And I’ll miss her each day.
“I used to be fortunate I had such a lighting rod of a mom and now I’ve her as an angel.”
Born in Seattle, Buckner made her title on the pageant circuit, being topped Miss Washington in 1971 earlier than representing the state on the Miss America competitors the next yr.
She channelled her expertise into the leisure business, changing into a member of the singing and dancing group The Golddiggers, which featured on The Dean Martin Present.
She additionally made appearances on The Mac Davis Present, Sonny And Cher, and The Brady Bunch Selection Hour.
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Following her look in Grease in 1978, Buckner starred in TV reveals together with The Love Boat, BJ And The Bear, The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries, and When The Whistle Blows.
She additionally starred within the 1981 Wes Craven horror movie Lethal Blessing alongside Sharon Stone, in addition to in Police Academy 6: Metropolis Underneath Siege in 1989.
Buckner later took a step again from Hollywood and have become a mom to her two youngsters, Adam Josephs and Mrs Mansfield.
She can be survived by her grandchildren Oliver, Riley, Abigail and Ruby in addition to her sister Linda, daughter-in-law Noel Josephs, son-in-law Adam Mansfield and longtime companion Al.
