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John Travolta has broken his silence following the death of his former Grease co-star Susan Buckner to pay tribute.
The actress, who played Sandy's best friend Patty Simcox in the hit film, died earlier this month at the age of 72. Her family revealed Susan died peacefully surrounded by loved ones in Miami on Thursday 2 May according to Deadline.
Susan is survived by her son Adam Josephs, daughter Samantha Mansfield, grandchildren Oliver, Riley, Abigail and Ruby as well as her sister Linda. Susan's daughter, Samantha, spoke to People magazine about her mother's passing and said: "The light she brought into every room will be missed forever.
She was magic, and I was very lucky to call her my best friend." John shared two images on his Instagram Story of Susan smiling with his 5.3 million followers, including one of her from her Grease days as Patty.
The legendary actor emotionally penned: "Susan you made Grease that much more special! We will miss you!" Since making its debut on the big screen in 1978, Grease has become one of the most iconic musicals of all time. It follows a summer romance between students Danny Zuko and Sandy Olsson who unexpectedly find themselves attending the same school, with the musical exploring the ups and downs of their love story.
Actress Susan played cheeky Rydell High cheerleader Patty alongside the film's icons Olivia and John as well as Stockard Channing. Patty was often the butt of the joke amongst the Pink Ladies and the T-Birds but managed to convince Sandy to join the cheerleading squad.
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his famous dance with the late Princess Diana at the White House state dinner in 1985, rumors about the duo were guaranteed to swirl.Fortunately for Travolta, Tom Selleck was among the star-studded guests who quickly rescued the Princess from future gossip.In his memoir, “You Never Know,” Selleck detailed the evening, revealing that he, Travolta, and Clint Eastwood were the only three actors invited to celebrate Diana and the then-Prince Charles.Admitting he was “anxious” to meet the royals, the “Blue Bloods” actor recalled how “charming, graceful, and beautiful” Diana was that evening.He added that Charles, now King, had the rare skill “of making you feel like you were important to him in your moment together.”“After dinner, everybody moved to the East Room for music and dancing,” Selleck wrote. President [Ronald] Reagan and Princess Diana danced, and Charles danced with Nancy [Reagan].
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).
Grease star Susan Buckner, who played Sandy's best friend Patty Simcox in the hit film, has died at age 72. Her family revealed Susan died peacefully surrounded by loved ones in Miami on Thursday 2 May according to Deadline. Susan is survived by her son Adam Josephs, daughter Samantha Mansfield, grandchildren Oliver, Riley, Abigail and Ruby as well as her sister Linda.
Patty Simcox in “Grease,” has died. She was 72.
Susan Buckner, best known to moviegoers as Grease‘s bubbly cheerleader Patty Simcox, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones in Miami on May 2.
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