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Patrick Swayze Wraps The Beast in Chicago
Monday November 24, 2008

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Patrick Swayze attends The Beast Wrap - Party presented by Grey Goose Vodka at The Underground on November 23, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Cancer-stricken Patrick Swayze filmed his last scene for his TV show, The Beast, today in Chicago.

On Sunday, the star - who recently called the chemo to treat his pancreatic cancer "hell on wheels" - hit up Chicago hotspot Underground to celebrate.

See photos stars who beat cancer.

Arriving just after 7 p.m. dressed casually in a hoodie and baseball cap, the actor joined his wife of 33 years, Lisa Niemi, brother, Don, and club owner Billy Dec on the club's couches.

"He had scruffy facial hair and looked relaxed, laughing easily," an eyewitness tells Us.

His drink of choice? Cosmos! The star ordered the Grey Goose cocktails at the bar and chatted with cast members and fans.

Swayze's wife "mingled a little more than Patrick did, leaving the couch to grab a drink or talk to people, but mostly she remained at his side. Patrick let the party-goers come to him, never circulating around the room and rarely even standing up, but when others did come to him, he chatted at length with many of them," the witness says.

Check out photos of stars dancing.

By 8:45, Swayze and his wife said their goodbyes and called it a night.

"Patrick still looked healthy and rested when he left - he didn't appear drained by the appearance at the event," the onlooker tells Us.

Co-star Kevin O'Connor tells Us: "He has so much energy that you don't think about his health. In fact, I look a lot more tired than Patrick does, some of the other crew members look a lot more tired than Patrick...and I mean that, too, which is weird."

Adds O'Connor: "I loved working with him. He's just a great guy, and he cares so much about what he does. I mean, he doesn't let things go, he cares so much. So it made it easier for me, he would do the dirty work and I would just sort of coast."

Swayze has been clocking 12-hour days on the set of his drama.

"I just love to work hard," he told the New York Times last month in his first interview since his January diagnosis.

"I'm still fine to work. I haven't changed - oh, I have changed, what am I saying?" Swayze admitted. "It's a battle zone I go though. Chemo, no matter how you cut it, is hell on wheels."

The show premieres on A&E Jan. 15.

See photos of stars on set.

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2:06 PM Anonymous Says:

There is such power in prayer! If you would just take the time to say one now, it would be so helpful!

1:12 PM tina Says:

hi komme aus deutschland habe eine bitte ich weiss nicht wie ich die homepage von patrick swayze bekomme und versuche es auf diesem weg.ich selber hatte krebs und mir hat das buch gesundheit aus der apotheke gottes nach maria treben sehr geholfen.vielleicht können sie es an herrn swayze weiterleiten.bitte bitte lieben dank tina

1:11 PM tina Says:

hi komme aus deutschland habe eine bitte ich weiss nicht wie ich die homepage von patrick swayze bekomme und versuche es auf diesem weg.ich selber hatte krebs und mir hat das buch gesundheit aus der apotheke gottes nach maria treben sehr geholfen.vielleicht können sie es an herrn swayze weiterleiten.bitte bitte lieben dank tina

7:02 PM Anonymous Says:

I have always loved Patrick Swayze as an actor, from Dirty Dancing to Road House to Ghost. I sincerely hope he can beat this cancer. He's a wonderful person and it shows in his acting. Prayers out to Patrick and his wife and family during this time.

5:00 PM TONI AVERY Says:

Patrick you look great, god has and will continue to bless you and your family. best of luck to you.

4:51 PM The Worst Cancer: Pancreatic Says:

I know some people who died of pancreatic cancer. Because it is diagnosed when it is advanced, sufferers rarely make it past about 18 mos. after diagnosis. But hopefully his can be cured. There should be a pancreatic cancer awareness month, just like there is an awareness month for breast cancer.

9:44 AM Anonymous Says:

DONT FORGET GHOST...WHAT A GREAT MOVIE....

8:32 AM Anonymous Says:

C'mon Patrick, beat this thing and become a spokesman for the survivors. I'm praying for you, you have been thru hell but I want so badly to hear you will recover and live on to show this monster disease the door. You are such a talent and seem like a beautiful person, both inside and certainly out!! Love you, Patrick!!

8:17 AM Anonymous Says:

RELAX??? NO WAY!!! My sister went through kemo but she refused to let it own her. She would get chemo and then go to work, she was so sick the next day, but she would still work her full time job,(yes, she did miss some time but not as much as you would think) even when she was sick she would get up with the children and make them breakfast before school, seeing her up and moving took a lot of worry from the kids, they could go to school and not have to think about their mom being home throwing up. When people would tell her to relax and not push herself she would be like I need this, I cannot lay around and stop living my life, I am fighting everyday to save my life, she said that she needed live life. I am happy to say that she made a full recovery and she is doing great 10 years later.

7:39 AM Anonymous Says:

I just saw dirty dancing yesterday on A&E and I start crying. what a great old movie. I just forgot how good it was. He was such a handsome guy. I hope he gets better....god bless you

4:55 AM Anonymous Says:

I don't think he looks that bad. Considering what he's gone through, he looks okay, and he's not that young anymore either. Good luck to him in beating the big C.

1:46 AM Anonymous Says:

9:40 PM Anonymous Says:

He looks terrible.
Time to stop working and make his peace with God.

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I do get what you are saying that he should maybe stop working and rest because chemo is very taxing on the body but NEVER EVER say anything about a cancer patient looking bad. That is just completely disrespectful and in bad taste. My mother is fighting this terrible disease too and is losing the battle. If I ever heard anyone say that she looked terrible, I would probably go ballistic. You need to learn how to acquire some class.

11:01 PM Anonymous Says:

I'm sure the show will be a big hit. He looks like a cancer patient in the eyes, however, tired and withdrawn and weak.

9:40 PM Anonymous Says:

He looks terrible.
Time to stop working and make his peace with God.

8:36 PM Anonymous Says:

Can't wait for the show.

8:32 PM Amy Says:

God Bless Patrick Swayze.

8:19 PM Anonymous Says:

LOVE HIM!!!! Dirty Dancing is my favorite movie of ALL time!!

7:18 PM GIGGALL Says:

I LOVE PATRICK SWAYZE, I'M SO HAPPY HE IS OUT THERE DOING SOMETHING FUN FOR HIMSELF! I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE HIM. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH HIM! GOSD BLESS HIM AND HIS WIFE.

6:19 PM Anonymous Says:

I cannot wait to see this show, I hope it's a big hit for him. I have always loved him.

6:15 PM SD Girl Says:

I will definitely be looking for his show in January. He is a tremedously talented actor & kudos for continuing to work & the positive attitude about his cancer. As long as you stay positive about it, only good things will come from it.

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