RIP Susan Buckner: Untold Chapters of Her Extraordinary Life!

Susan wasn't just Patty Simcox - she mastered ballet and tap before Grease.

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Grease wasn't first! Susan started acting in musicals like "Fiddler on the Roof."

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Susan even voiced characters in cartoons like Scooby-Doo!

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Susan starred in shows like "CHiPs" and "Fantasy Island," not just Grease.

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Susan's path after Grease is unclear, but she stayed connected to the arts.

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Rumors say Susan might have taught acting or dance!

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Susan had a big heart and loved animals.

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