Susan Buckner, best known for her role in the hit musical movie ‘Grease’ has died at the age of 72, her representative confirmed on Tuesday.
“Susan died peacefully surrounded by loved ones,” Melissa Berthier, a publicist for the family, said in a statement.It is not yet known what caused her death as this information is yet to be publicly released, only that she died in the comfort her Miami home.
Buckner’s daughter, Samantha Mansfield, paid an emotional tribute, describing her mother as her “best friend”.
“The light she brought into every room will be missed forever,” Mansfield said, speaking to People Magazine. “She was magic, and I was very lucky to call her my best friend.”
In addition to her aforementioned daughter Samantha, Buckner is survived by her son Adam Josephs, grandchildren Oliver, Riley, Abigail and Ruby, as well as her sister Linda, daughter-in-law Noel Josephs, son-in-law Adam Mansfield and long-time partner Al.