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John Travolta has spoken out a day after news of Grease co-star Susan Buckner's death.
The pair starred together in the iconic musical movie released in 1978 and now John, who played Danny in the film, has paid tribute to the "special actress".
Sharing two images on his Instagram Story of Susan smiling, including one of her n her Grease days a Patty Simcox, John wrote: "Susan you made Grease that much more special! We will miss you!"
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John Travolta starred alongside Susan in Grease in 1978 (Getty Images for TCM)
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His emotional tribute comes after Susan's family confirmed the tragic news on Tuesday. In a statement, they said the star died peacefully at the age of 72 surrounded by her loved ones at home. She passed away on May 2, according to the family.
Her daughter Samantha Mansfield described he as a "light" following her passing. "The light she brought into every room will be missed forever. She was magic, and I was very lucky to call her my best friend," she told PEOPLE.
Susan was best known for her role as Rydell High cheerleader Patty along with Sandy, played by the late Olivia Newton John. She was seen enjoying lunch in the film and cheering on the school's sport team alongside Sandy. "Do the splits, give a yell! Show a little spirit for old Rydell!" she chanted in the film, "Way to go, red and white! Go Rydell, fight, fight, fight!"
Olivia Newton-John and Susan Buckner in Grease (CBS via Getty Images)During the 20th anniversary celebrations of the film, Susan revealed how misbehaved the cast-mates would be. Speaking to PEOPLE about the cast's on-set antics, she said at the time: "We were so bad. Almost everybody would come in two [or] three hours late. They had to bring us all in and give us a lecture."
She also joked how her kids didn't believe her when she said she was "really cool".
She is survived by her son Adam Josephs; daughter Samantha; grandchildren Oliver, Riley, Abigal, and Ruby; her sister Linda; daughter-in-law Noel Josephs; son-in-law Adam Mansfield and longtime partner Al.