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Patrick Swayze attends Stand Up To Cancer at The Kodak Theatre on Sept. 5, 2008 in Hollywood, California.
Credit: Michael Caulfield/Stand Up To Cancer/Getty Images
Breaking News: Patrick Swayze Dies at 57
Monday – September 14, 2009 – 8:17pm
Dirty Dancing star Patrick Swayze has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 57.
"Patrick Swayze passed away peacefully today with family at his side after facing the challenges of his illness for the last 20 months," his publicist, Annett Wolf, said in a statement. No other details were given.
The actor was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in January 2008 and had been undergoing chemotherapy and other treatments ever since.
Swayze -- who once said, "I dream of a future with a long, healthy life, a life not lived in the shadow of cancer but in the light" -- made a point to tell fans that even throughout his battle with the disease, his life was filled with positive moments.
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"I am one of the lucky ones with pancreatic cancer that is responding well to the treatment," he said in a statement in March, at the same time some reports claimed he only had weeks to live. "There is a brand new, 12-week old, Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy named Kumasai in my life who is gorgeous and already showing that he will be one special dog... I have so much to be thankful for at this time."
In April, his Ghost costar, Whoopi Goldberg told Us that he was "doing the best he can."
"He's kicking butt," she said. "And, you know, he's sick. And he, like the rest of us, doesn't know when it's going to happen -- because it will happen, that he is going to go -- but he doesn't know when or where."
She added: "His attitude is, 'Why wait for it to happen?' So he's busy as hell."
In his first television interview since his diagnosis, the star spoke to Barbara Walters for her ABC special, Patrick Swayze: The Truth in December.
"I'd say five years is pretty wishful thinking," he had said. "Two years seems likely if you're going to believe statistics."
He told Walters that he was waging his battle against cancer "moment to moment."
The actor added: "When do you decide the fight isn't matching up to your quality of life? So far, I've got potential for a lot of quality of life."
Swayze was born on Aug. 18, 1952, in Houston, Texas. His mother Patsy, a choreographer and dance instructor, inspired him from a young age to pursue ice skating, classical ballet and dancing before he moved to NYC in 1972 to complete his formal dance training.
The actor's breakout role was in the 1983 ensemble movie, The Outsiders, but he was best known for his role as Johnny Castle in 1987's Dirty Dancing, for which he was nominated for a Golden Globe Award.
He was also nominated for Golden Globes for his role in 1990's Ghost opposite Demi Moore and for 1995's To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar.
His career also included performances in such films as Red Dawn, Point Break and Donnie Darko. His last role was in A&E series The Beast.
In January, the star announced that he would write a memoir with his wife Lisa Niemi and was in the process of meeting with publishers.
"I am starting work on my new book, in addition to enjoying the fantastic response from everyone on my A&E series," he said in March.
Swayze has been married to Niemi since 1975. They met when she took dance lessons from Swayze's mother.
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October 28, 2009 - 1:32pm Tammy Says:
he was a great actor and he will very missed . -
September 17, 2009 - 6:22pm nicki Says:
Patrick: rest in peace now. and thank you for just being you. To the family, How blessed all of you are to have had this man in your lives, I do not know him personally, just from what I have seen in interviews over the years. What a Great Soul! He is with the angels now, out of Pain and teaching them all to dance I am sure of It!! -
September 15, 2009 - 2:40pm Anonymous Says:
He was amazing. I loved all his movies and could watch them over and over again. -
September 15, 2009 - 1:32pm Jana Kinder Says:
I bet I watched dirty dancing a hundred times, he was a great actor,prayer and peace to the family in this time of hurt and pain -
September 15, 2009 - 12:25pm Shelly Says:
RIP Patrick. He was my all-time favorite actor. I love Ghost and Dirty Dancing - I practically can recite line for line of them both. He's at peace now and my thoughts are with his family. -
September 15, 2009 - 11:37am Anonymous Says:
he will be miss- I have an family member diagonse with panactrie cancer and my prayers goes out to his family and friends during the time of this loss and he was an good actor -
September 15, 2009 - 10:58am Anonymous Says:
He will be missed....he was so talented yet so down-to-earth. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife Lisa & family. -
September 15, 2009 - 10:38am Anonymous Says:
Smoking may have caused the cancer, but maybe not. I had a loved one die of esophageal cancer, and he never smoked. Its just one of those things you can't really explain. I'm sure in the end Patrick new he was dying, so if he enjoyed a cigarette or two, so be it. What else could he do? He couldn't stop what was already happening. -
September 15, 2009 - 10:13am katieee Says:
i was deeply saddened upon hearing the news of patrick's death. I've seen Dirty Dancing, i've seen a lot of his movies and it is a shame such a gifted, talented, warm hearted actor has passed from us. I have prayed for his wife of 34 YEARS! and the rest of his family. we love you patrick, you'll always be in our hearts -
September 15, 2009 - 9:39am Jessica Fleek Says:
I would like to send Condolences to His Wife, Family, and Friends. For those of us who had the opprotunity to watch his films this is a sad day indeed. May the Angels of our Lord Carry his Spirit to the Heavens Above. RIP Patrick Swayze. You will always be immortal to me. God Bless everyone. -
September 15, 2009 - 9:30am Anonymous Says:
I am sorry to hear this! -
September 15, 2009 - 8:42am Joy Says:
September 15, 2009 - 3:39am Anonymous Says: A wonderful man, who will be greatly missed. Just a horrible shame that he did not love himself enough to stop the cigarette cancer stick habit. He could have lived another 30 years or so if he hadn't been a smoker. Admitted that's what may have caused his cancer. Duh. And look at the people around him he put at risk with his second-hand smoke. That's as deadly as smoking. He killed HIMSELF. Be in peace now, Patrick. ***************************************************** REALLY??? You must be a very miserable person. *Rest in peace Patrick.* -
September 15, 2009 - 8:27am So sorry to hear about Patrick!! Says:
This hottie had so many fans!! We will miss you Patrick. Rest in Peace. -
September 15, 2009 - 8:20am Anonymous Says:
What a horrible summer...the local radio station has dubbed it the summer of death. So many icons from the 80s gone in one summer. -
September 15, 2009 - 7:21am Christopher A. H. Says:
Patrick you were a Star among men, a Star who loved and honoured his family and friends above all else. You lived and died with Grace and Dignity. You had a God given talent and shared it with us in so many ways that we who are left behind can watch and rewatch as the years go by and keep you always in our hearts. The World Wide Arabian Horse Fraternity will miss your dedication to promoting this wonderful and versatile breed. You are in God's care now, may you forever rest in peace. -
September 15, 2009 - 7:21am Christopher A. H. Says:
Patrick you were a Star among men, a Star who loved and honoured his family and friends above all else. You lived and died with Grace and Dignity. You had a God given talent and shared it with us in so many ways that we who are left behind can watch and rewatch as the years go by and keep you always in our hearts. The World Wide Arabian Horse Fraternity will miss your dedication to promoting this wonderful and versatile breed. You are in God's care now, may you forever rest in peace. -
September 15, 2009 - 6:30am erica Says:
loved all you did real inspiration, true gent, great talent , much loved,much missed.xx -
September 15, 2009 - 6:30am erica Says:
loved all you did real inspiration, true gent, great talent , much loved,much missed.xx -
September 15, 2009 - 6:28am Anonymous Says:
loved and idolised the man , real gent and true talent will be much missed xx -
September 15, 2009 - 4:40am Gallina Says:
Type your comment here I loved the movie Dirty Dancing.Wow he was good. Gallina
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