Publicist Melissa Berthier reports that the American actress quietly passed away on Thursday, May 2, in the company of her loved ones.
The reason of death is unknown.
Buckner’s most well-known performance was in the Grease movie, as Olivia Newton-John’s Rydell High cheerleader Sandy’s friend.
Bucknell delivers a catchy rallying call for the school in a scenario that will stick in your memory: “Do the splits, give a yell, show a little spirit for Old Rydell!” Bravo, Rydell, and let’s fight, fight, battle—both red and white.”
Following her mother’s passing, Samantha Mansfield, Bucknell’s daughter, remarked, “She was magic.” My best friend was her.
