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Update: Stars React to Patrick Swayze's Death

Monday – September 14, 2009 – 9:11pm

Stars are reacting to Patrick Swayze's Monday death at age 57 from pancreatic cancer.

"He was an inspiration, a gentleman and I was blessed to have worked with him and even more blessed to have called him my friend," Travis Fimmel, who costarred with Swayze on the A&E series, The Beast, tells Usmagazine.com in a statement.

"My heartfelt condolences go out to his wife Lisa and their families," continued Fimmel, referring to Swayze's wife of 34 years, Lisa Niemi.

"RIP P Swayze," Ashton Kutcher posted on Twitter, along with a link to a Saturday Night Live skit featuring Swayze and Chris Farley as Chippendales dancers. (Kutcher's wife Demi Moore, who costarred with Swayze in 1990's Ghost, has not yet posted on his death.)

Wrote Alyssa Milano on Twitter: "RIP Patrick. You were a great talent. And more importantly ... a true gentleman.

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C. Thomas Howell, who costarred alongside Swayze in The Outsiders, Red Dawn and Grandview, U.S.A., tells Us: "I have always had a special place in my heart for Patrick.  While I   was fortunate enough to work with him in three films, it was our passion for horses that forged a friendship between us that I treasure   to this day. Not only did we lose a fine actor today, I lost my older Outsiders brother. My heart goes out to not only his entire family, but all his fans as well."

A&E told Us in a statement: "We are saddened by the loss of one of our generation's greatest talents and a member of the A&E family. Patrick's work on The Beast was an inspiration to us all. He will be greatly missed and our thoughts are with his wife Lisa and his entire family during this difficult time."

Kirstie Alley, who costarred with Swayze in the 1985 TV miniseries North and South, posted on Twitter: "I will always cherish my amazing memories of Patrick...we had so much fun together...come back soon Patrick, we need you here on earth."

California Governor and former actor Arnold Schwarzenegger tells Entertainment Tonight: "Patrick Swayze was a talented and passionate artist who struck a memorable chord with audiences throughout the world. He played a wide range of characters both on stage and in movies and his celebrated performances made the hard work of acting look effortless -- which I know from experience is not easy. As a fan and as an actor, I admired Patrick and I know that he will be dearly missed. On behalf of all Californians, Maria and I send our deepest condolences to Patrick's family, friends and fans."

Vincent Angell, co-creator of The Beast, tells Us in a statement: "I had the privilege and honor to work with Patrick over the past two years on the television show "The Beast."  I learned so much from him over that too short amount of time.  He was a talented actor, a great man and a wonderful friend.  I will miss him.  My heart goes out to his wife Lisa and the rest of his family."

The Dirty Dancing star's rep Annett Wolf announced in a statement Monday night: "Patrick Swayze passed away peacefully today with family at his side after facing the challenges of his illness for the last 20 months.

The actor was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in January 2008.

 

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  • September 22, 2009 - 7:41pm Ariana Says:

    R.I.P PATRICK I LOVED U IN DIRTY DANCING
  • September 18, 2009 - 6:47pm Anonymous Says:

    Although I agree with some of you about kirstis comments - we need to remember each of us has our own way of communicating - & lets not forget this site is about Patrick - does his family really need to read negative comments about kirsti! RIP Patrick and may your family find peace in knowing you no longer suffer.
  • September 15, 2009 - 10:25pm earldene craddock Says:

    u will be sadley miss.i loved ghost and dirty dance and road house
  • September 15, 2009 - 3:27pm Anonymous Says:

    I am very saddened by his passing. As much as we mourn his death, Mr. Swayze's talent, class, and grace serves as an example for us all. My heartfelt condolences go out to your family and friends. May God bless him and his family, and thank you Sir for the joy you brought to millions.
  • September 15, 2009 - 3:15pm miko Says:

    I love him so much, he was a wonderful guy and very good husband. I was never see like that person they are truth love people and he love his wife very much. my hart is broken with his family.
  • September 15, 2009 - 11:42am Anonymous Says:

    Kirstie Alley is Nuts... And how did I know the words "Asston Kutcher" and "Twitter" would be side-by-side in this article? RIP, Patrick....Everyday people loved you just as much, if not more....
  • September 15, 2009 - 11:36am Anonymous Says:

    Rest in Peace Patrick was a wonderful man.
  • September 15, 2009 - 11:30am Anonymous Says:

    RIP, DARRY CURTIS :(
  • September 15, 2009 - 11:18am Anonymous Says:

    So sad...Patrick Swayze was one of the few actors to actually be able to touch a persons heart not just through his acting abilities but also by the way he lead his life. I'll cry when I watch Ghost and laugh when I watch To Wong Foo...Thank You Mr. Swayze and Rest Peacefully in God's arms.
  • September 15, 2009 - 10:48am Anonymous Says:

    Patrick was wonderful. I loved the outsiders and grandview usa. They always mention DD and Ghost but he had tons of other movies. True love story with his wife. So sad to lose a great one.
  • September 15, 2009 - 10:10am Anonymous Says:

    i am just so shocked first MJ now patrick its crazy cuz a couple of days ago my sister and i was talking about watching dirty dancing and how sexy he was in that movie his song was always my fav "shes like the wind".
  • September 15, 2009 - 9:59am Anonymous Says:

    My uncle has pancreatic cancer...they gave him six months at most...I feel so bad for Patric Swayze's family. There are no words...
  • September 15, 2009 - 9:38am Sara Says:

    I was really saddened to hear that Patrick had passed from pancreatic cancer....My dad passed away from pancreatic cancer one month today...I completely understand how his family feels and I wish them nothing but the utmost strength and hope that the wonderful memories of him will help them through this difficult time. ISN'T IT TIME THAT WE FOCUS AND RAISE MONEY FOR THE CANCER THAT HAS NO CURE??
  • September 15, 2009 - 9:32am Anonymous Says:

    I'll miss you Patrick!
  • September 15, 2009 - 9:25am Sad in Texas Says:

    Very sad to hear this, God be with his family at this time!
  • September 15, 2009 - 9:22am Anonymous Says:

    RIP Patrick! May you dance in heaven among the angels! You will be missed. My condolences go out to your family.
  • September 15, 2009 - 9:13am Jill B Says:

    BTW, I loved you!!! Nobody puts baby in a corner!
  • September 15, 2009 - 9:11am Patrick Coholan Says:

    I'm sorry Swayze passed It is nice that the actor's family and fans have received such a tremendous show of response in the international media I am sure he will be long-remembered God Bless
  • September 15, 2009 - 9:09am Shane Says:

    He was the one who rose to fame in the industry. Sad that he died of cancer. http://www.thfire.com/entertainment-news/patrick-swayze-dies-2226
  • September 15, 2009 - 9:02am Mr. P Swayze will be missed Says:

    Nobody puts baby in a corner--- RIP Mr. Swayze You were one of my first crushes "Johnny Castle"!!!

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