Jack Dunn Susan Buckner, an American actor best known for her role as Patty Simcox in the 1978 musical “Grease,” died May 2.
She was 72. Her death was confirmed by her publicist. At the age of 25, Buckner was cast in the role of the Rydell High cheerleader, joining a cast that included John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John.
As Simcox, Buckner played a solider of school spirit, with an iconic cheer cemented into fans’ minds: “Do the splits, give a yell!
Show a little spirit for old Rydell! Way to go, red and white! Go Rydell, fight, fight, fight!” Buckner continued working as an actor with guest credits across several television shows, including “The Love Boat,” “B.J and the Bear” and “The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries.” She co-starred in the ABC series “When the Whistle Blows.” Among other notable feature credits, Buckner appeared in Wes Craven’s 1981 horror film “Deadly Blessing” opposite Sharon Stone, as well as the 1989 comedy sequel “Police Academy 6: City Under Siege.” Buckner spent the latter part of her life teaching, directing several children’s theater productions at Pinecrest Elementary School and leading dance classes at Body and Soul Gym in Coral Gables, Fla.
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