T his week, actress Susan Buckner passed away at the age of 72. She was best known for playing Patty Simcox in the 1978 classic movie musical, Grease, as well as a handful of othe

Buckner "died peacefully on May 2 surrounded by loved ones,” according to a statement shared with PEOPLE by her publicist

John Travolta has paid a touching tribute to Grease co-star Susan Buckner following her death aged 72. The two starred together in the iconic musical movie released in 1978 with Travolta portraying the character Danny Zuko, while Buckner portrayed Patty Simcox who befriended his love interest Sandy Dumbrowski (Olivia Newton-John).