Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Susan Buckner, right, portrayed peppy cheerleader Patty Simcox in "Grease," which starred Olivia Newton-John. (CBS Photo Archive / ...

Actor Susan Buckner, best known for her role as Patty Simcox in the movie "Grease," died on May 2 at the age of 72, according to the family's publicist. The cause of death was not provided. “She was ...

LOS ANGELES -- Susan Buckner, best known for playing peppy Rydell High School cheerleader Patty Simcox in the 1978 classic movie musical "Grease," has died. She was 72. Buckner "died peacefully" on ...

Actress Susan Buckner, best known for her role as the bubbly cheerleader Patty Simcox in "Grease," has died at 72. Buckner died peacefully and was surrounded by loved ones in Miami, Florida, on May 2.

Susan Buckner, right, portrayed peppy cheerleader Patty Simcox in "Grease," which starred Olivia Newton-John. (CBS Photo Archive / Getty Images) Susan Buckner, whose TV and movie career included a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...