Susan Buckner played peppy school cheerleader Patty alongside Olivia Newton-John in the hit musical.
Buckner "died peacefully" on May 2 and was "surrounded by loved ones," according to a statement sent to CNN on Tuesday from her family's publicist Melissa Berthier. A cause of death was not provided.
"Susan will be remembered for her kindness, generosity and unwavering commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of others," Berthier's statement read., Buckner was a pageant queen in 1971, when she was crowned Miss Washington, later representing the state of Washington in the Miss American pageant.opposite Sharon Stone.
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