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Patrick Swayze's Widow: "I Feel Every Contour of His Hand in Mine"
Friday – October 30, 2009 – 11:50am
On The Oprah Winfrey Show Friday, Patrick Swayze's widow Lisa Niemi spoke candidly about losing her husband just six weeks ago to pancreatic cancer.
She told Winfrey that Swayze initially was given around three months to live when he was first diagnosed two years ago.
He managed fight the disease for 22 months.
"When we first had the diagnosis, I cried in front of him," she told Winfrey, according to Entertainment Tonight, which has posted an excerpt of the interview. "I said, 'This is the one time I'm going to do this...'
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"When he looked at me and looked in my eyes, I wanted him to know he was going to be OK, no matter what," she continued. "Both of us had to deal with this illness, but he's the one that was going to pay the ultimate price."
When he passed away on Sept. 14 at age 57, he was "very comfortable," she said, noting that she was by his side the entire time. "I was afraid to leave his side, and luckily I was so happy I was there," she told Winfrey.
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Since his passing, she said she still feels him around her.
"I could so easily feel every contour of his hand in mine," she said.
Asked if Swayze believed in life after death, Niemi said he "had this very realistic side, where he said, 'I can't be 100 percent sure, but I'm gonna find out.'"
Niemi told Winfrey she has learned a lot from losing her husband. "You end up living a lot more in the moment...," she said. "You realize that we don't have anybody for long, and we don't even have our own lives for long."
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Added Niemi (who was married to the actor for 34 years): "I've been really blessed to have a man who always believed in me and who thought I was smart and beautiful and good ... and I hope I can continue to prove him right, that he was right about me."
Earlier this week, Niemi spoke at the Women's Conference 2009, hosted by Maria Shriver and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in Long Beach, Calif.
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During a roundtable discussion on Grief, Healing and Resilience, she said she was relying on friends to get her though this difficult time.
"I have a few girlfriends that are just amazing. They have made themselves available to me 24/7. They say, 'We don't care if it's 2 in the morning, call me'," she said. "I was in the middle of a full-blown panic attack one evening ... and I picked up the phone and called one, which is really hard for me to do because I'm used to being so self-sufficient and taking care of myself, but the very act of picking the phone up to call someone helped to calm me."
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November 02, 2009 - 1:40pm Jen Says:
True love. Endures all things, believes all things, it never ends. God bless her and may he find eternal rest. They will one day be together again, until then he is her guardian angel. -
November 01, 2009 - 1:25pm Lori Says:
What a rare and inspiring relationship these two have. So close and loving that Lisa still feels Patrick's presence around her. They truly were an example of what a loving, devoted relationship can be. God be with Lisa during her time of grief and always. -
November 01, 2009 - 10:46am Donna Says:
This was not just an example of a good Hollywood marriage. It was the quintessential example of a great marriage period! They are an inspiration. -
November 01, 2009 - 1:32am Laurie Says:
I saw Ghost was on TV tonight on rerun and scenes were just painful to watch almost.....I never knew Patrick Swayze but I'm sure for those who did it's a bittersweet movie, and I thought of this woman, Lisa...whom I've never met. But I feel for her so much on nights like this. God bless her. -
November 01, 2009 - 1:24am Laurie Says:
This story makes me appreciate my husband more,the small fights are not worth it. Thank you Lisa. -
October 31, 2009 - 3:55pm Cindy Says:
This truly is an example of true love. In sickness and in health. Even through some challenging times prior to Patrick's failing health. This kindof love is truly inspiring. Love the White Horse during the reuniting of their vows. Now that's a keeper! -
October 31, 2009 - 11:23am sexxyblak Says:
RIP Mr. Swayze. -
October 31, 2009 - 1:42am ME Says:
So many Hollywood couples could learn a lesson from this beautiful couple. RIP Patrick...and Bless Lisa for being so strong in this time of mourning. Your love was something very special that is very rare...specially in Hollywood. May God always look over u.... -
October 31, 2009 - 12:46am Kathy Says:
Patrick & Lisa were obviously soulmates,friends,and lovers. Like all humans,niether was perfect nor did they even try to be. They set an example of what marriage can be when a couple is totally devoted to the other and to overcoming any obstacles they came across in their marriage. Theirs was a "pas de deux" make in heaven. May Lisa find some comfort in the millions of special memories that she must have of their time together. The rest of us could learn volumes from their relationship. May God give her strength, peace and solace in knowing that she is not alone and that Patrick will always be in her heart and hers in his! -
October 31, 2009 - 12:39am Bri Says:
A beautiful love story that will never end. I applaud Lisa for speaking about grief publicly. We all have to face it at some points in our life. -
October 30, 2009 - 11:19pm Annie Says:
God Bless this couple, this is a perfect example of what marriage is and should be. May we all be so lucky to have a relationship like theirs. -
October 30, 2009 - 11:10pm NeeBee Says:
Patrick and Lisa did not have any children...apparently, he did regret that. -
October 30, 2009 - 8:35pm Crystal Says:
True love, pure and simple. Godspeed to Lisa. Her strength amazes and inspires me. -
October 30, 2009 - 7:57pm Benjamin Says:
Going to miss the greatest star dearly. Me and my friends wondering if they had any children after 38 years of marriage? -
October 30, 2009 - 7:30pm Tasha Says:
She's such a sweet woman, and Patrick was a true gentleman. They were both blessed to have such a beautiful love story in their lives. I wish Lisa much comfort during such a difficult time. -
October 30, 2009 - 6:14pm Melissa Says:
They really had the fairly tale, didn't they? There's was an example of true love. Very beautiful. -
October 30, 2009 - 5:09pm Lou Lou Says:
Awwww, That is so sweet. What a beautiful romance. -
October 30, 2009 - 3:31pm Anonymous Says:
she has more strength than i can imagine mustering especially during such a devastating time in her life. I admire her class and maturity and my heart aches for her. I hope she continues to find comfort during hard times. what a beautiful couple. -
October 30, 2009 - 2:16pm Randa Says:
What a beautiful couple they were!! The love they have for one another was amazing.. just hearing them speak of each other and look at each other was breathtaking.. we all wish for that Kind of love and they found it and cherished it and made it grow. what a great way to spend your life! It breaks my heart that Patrick had to leave her when the Angels called him home. but he is still with her and she knows it. My prayers are with Lisa.. Patrick's body may be gone, but his Spirit lives forever! -
October 30, 2009 - 1:22pm c Says:
What classy lady who loved her husband dearly. God bless her.
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