Patrick Swayze's Widow Recreates Dirty Dancing Scene With His Wax Statue

Entertainment October 20, 2011 AT 12:00PM By Justin Ravitz

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The time of their lives.

Patrick Swayze lost his battle with pancreatic cancer over two years ago -- and on Tuesday, a wax replica of the star's most iconic role was unveiled at Madame Tussauds wax museum in Hollywood.

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His widow, Lisa Niemi, was on hand for the unveiling of the wax twin, depicting Swayze's sexy scene in the 1987 film, in which his dance-instructor character, Johnny balances on a log and seduces hotel guest Baby (Jennifer Grey).

Niemi, 55, joined her late husband's wax doppelganger on the log and posed for photos to recreate the iconic movie moment.

Swayze, 57 when he died on Sept. 14 in 2009, was married to Niemi for 34 years.

Niemi told Access Hollywood she was impressed with the Tussauds' artists work.

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"He had this kind of mischievous, but confident look ... and things like his core (were) very, very strong and they worked on his arms more, so it's very detailed," she said. "There's a lot of work that goes into this."

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"In a way, it's really wonderful and exciting and everyone's in such a good mood here, and it's gonna be so fun to have this figure in the museum here, and at the same time it's bittersweet," she said. "I wish he were here, really here."

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October 26, 2011 - 11:59am Lemelia Johnson Bonner
That's a great likeness of him, one of the best wax figures I've seen. But his wife posed with him like that is one of the creepier things I've seen.
October 25, 2011 - 8:31pm Imelda Whitfield
looks just like him but at the same time im a lil creeped out that she is dancing with him too idk... and while on the subject remaking the movie..... no no no it will NEVER be as good as the original. There was only ONE Patrick Swayze. The statue may look like him but he can never be duplicated or put in a corner baby ;)
October 25, 2011 - 12:26pm Nola Patterson Green
I sure do miss you Patrick. RIP Patrick. I loved all of your movies, and Dirty Dancing was surely my favorite movie of all time. You were so good at what you did. You gave us your fans all you had to give clear till the end. I hope you are doing well Lisa. You are in my thoughts and prayers . Love you Patrick... Miss you soo sooo soooo much.. â?¥
October 24, 2011 - 11:48pm Marilyn Spencer
HE WAS OH SO GOOD LOOKING AND HE COULD DANCE HIS ASS OFF SURE GOING TO MISS HIM I THINK HE WAS THE BEST DANCER I JUST LOVED HIM
October 22, 2011 - 3:16pm Bonetta Trevino
IT LOOKS SO MUCH LIKE HIM. LOVE THE MOVIE AND SAW IT A LEAST 20 TIMES OR MORE. GOOD LUCK TO HER.
October 22, 2011 - 11:44am Rosemary Nolder
My heartfelt love condolences and admiration to Lisa Niemi...we all loved thactor Patrick Swayze but she was fortunate to have known the man and share her life with him for over 34 years! God Bless you Lisa in these very difficult times. RIP Patrick....He will always be with you Lisa, just like in "Ghost".
October 22, 2011 - 7:10am Valerie Cameron Klaerner
So sweet! I just adore Dirty Dancing. And Lisa looks beautful.
October 21, 2011 - 4:42pm Janet Sutton
wow that had to be hard to do, Because its like he is there right beside her. I liked couldn't do it without breaking down. Great job and replica of him. Wow, That was really nice thing to do in rememberance of him
October 21, 2011 - 4:42pm Helene Suzann
I think that's wonderful, I just watched Dirty Dancing for the umpteenth time a few days ago. It is fine work it looks just like him. I always loved Patrick Swayze and wish he was still here as well. It is a great memory of him. I can't believe its 2 years.Blessings to his widow.
October 21, 2011 - 4:20pm Audrey Ward
We sure do miss him and his acting the statue looks just like him
October 21, 2011 - 4:03pm Laura Fenton
OMG, it has been 2 years already. Patrick was one of my favorite actors. I love the statue as that was one of my favorite scenes in the move "Dirty Dancing". RIP Patrick.
October 21, 2011 - 3:50pm Marilyn N
Looks just like him, he was a great dancer and actor.
October 21, 2011 - 3:31pm Paola Pena
That's a good wax figure. I've seen some of MT in Vegas and in LA that are terrible. IMO it isn't creepy at all that she's posing with it.
October 21, 2011 - 3:17pm Carol Zuhars
That's a bit creepy to me... but I understand where she comes from.
October 21, 2011 - 2:59pm Beth Kesselring
Yeah.... I dont think i could do that.. Everyone mourns differently tho i guess???
October 21, 2011 - 2:29pm Trevor Gowe
Yes Renee... you are.
October 21, 2011 - 2:11pm Renee V Raia
Im the only one that finds this a tad bit creepy?
October 21, 2011 - 2:05pm Kingsley Onyedumekwu
Never knew they were married for 34yrs. Let if be a lesson for those who jump in and out of marriage as if they are changing their dirty underwear's!
October 21, 2011 - 2:02pm Resse AryielleMommy Garrett
Omg!! I love it...That's amazing how it look so much dead on like him...I truly give my blessings 4 his widow 2 doin that...Its like she still has pieces of him through his statue:) Its also a blessing that they were married for 34yrs wow..I'm a big fan of Patrick Swayze R.I.P U r truly an Icon
October 21, 2011 - 1:46pm Edna M Glenn Freeman
It was Blessed thing that Lisa Niemi would do.