Tony McFarr, a stunt double who has worked with Chris Pratt on multiple projects over nearly a decade, has sadly passed away at the age of 47.
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Susan Buckner has sadly passed away.
The actress, best known for playing Sandy’s cheerleading friend Patty Simcox in the classic Grease, died at 72, her family’s publicist confirmed to People on Tuesday (May 7).
“Susan died peacefully on May 2 surrounded by loved ones,” according to Melissa Berthier, the publicist for the family.
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“The light she brought into every room will be missed forever,” her daughter, Samantha Mansfield, added to People. “She was magic, and I was very lucky to call her my best friend.”
The former Miss Washington winner and Miss America competitor went on to join The Golddiggers, an all-female singing and dancing group featured on The Dean Martin Show, along with appearances on The Mac Davis Show, Sonny and Cher, and The Brady Bunch Variety Hour.
Her role as Patty Simcox became her most well-known turn, including her cheer for Rydell High School: “Do the splits, give a yell! Show a little spirit for Old Rydell! Way to go, red and white! Go Rydell, fight, fight, fight!”
She starred in The Love Boat and The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries, as well as Police Academy 6: City Under Siege. She later retired from the film industry and went on to direct children’s theater in Florida, as well as teaching dance.
Our thoughts are with Susan Buckner‘s loved ones at this difficult time. We have sadly lost many stars in 2024.
Tony McFarr, a stunt double who has worked with Chris Pratt on multiple projects over nearly a decade, has sadly passed away at the age of 47.
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Good Morning Britain has been hit with Ofcom complaints after a tense exchange between hosts Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley and their guest - MP George Galloway.The presenters interviewed the politician following his success at the Rochdale elections. The ITV show received 66 Ofcom complaints after the episode that aired on April 30.The show saw the controversial MP state that Susanna and Richard hadn't done their research before having him on the show.The interview came after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak delivered a speech on the steps of 10 Downing Street calling George Galloway's victory with a 5,697 majority "beyond alarming." The Prime Minister said in March: "It's beyond alarming that last night, the Rochdale by-election returned a candidate that dismisses the horror of what happened on October 7, who glorifies Hezbollah and is endorsed by Nick Griffin, the racist former leader of the BNP." Appearing on the ITV breakfast show last month, Susanna asked Mr Galloway which of the statements made by Mr Sunak about him were wrong, prompting a heated clash.
Grease, has died aged 72.Buckner played cheerleader Patty Simcox in the film, which starred John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. Her character can be remembered for chanting the rallying cry for Rydell High School.She was born in 1952 in Seattle and, as a young woman she began performing in beauty pageants, winning Miss Washington in 1971 and becoming a Miss America finalist in 1972.Her acting career began in 1976, mainly appearing in popular television shows such as The Brady Bunch Hour and The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries.She finished up her acting career in the early ’80s, with appearances in nine episodes of comedy show When The Whistle Blows, and a role in Wes Craven’s 1981 slasher movie Deadly Blessing.According to People magazine, Buckner spent the later years of her life directing children’s theatre at a school in Florida, as well as being a dance instructor at a gym.A publicist for the family spoke of Buckner’s death, which took place on May 2 in Miami, Florida, (via People).
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.