People and other news outlets report Susan Buckner, 72, died May 2, peacefully and surrounded by friends, according to statements from her representative..
Representative Samantha Mansfield said in a statement to People that Buckner “was magic.” Her cause of death is not yet known.
Susan Buckner played the cheerleader character Patty Simcox in the 1978 film.
Buckner also appeared on shows including “Sonny and Cher,” “The Love Boat,” “The Brady Bunch Variety Hour,” and “The Dean Martin Show,” People reports.
In 1971, she was crowned Miss Washington.