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Scoobiedoo30 · 09-14-2009, 08:20 PM

According to FOX News Ghost and Dirty Dancing Actor Patrick Swayze has passed Away of Pancreatic Cancer

Zoneboy · 09-14-2009, 08:23 PM

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Patrick Swayze, the hunky actor who danced his way into viewers' hearts with "Dirty Dancing" and then broke them with "Ghost," died today 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," said a statement released today evening by his publicist, Annett Wolf. No other details were given.

Fans of the actor were saddened to learn in March 2008 that Swayze was suffering from a particularly deadly form of cancer.

He had kept working despite the diagnosis, putting together a memoir with his wife and shooting "The Beast," an A&E drama series for which he had already made the pilot. It drew a respectable 1.3 million viewers when the 13 episodes ran in 2009, but A&E said it had reluctantly decided not to renew it for a second season.

Swayze said he opted not to use painkilling drugs while making "The Beast" because they would have taken the edge off his performance. He acknowledged that time might be running out given the grim nature of the disease.

When he first went public with the illness, some reports gave him only weeks to live, but his doctor said his situation was "considerably more optimistic" than that.

"I'd say five years is pretty wishful thinking," Swayze told ABC's Barbara Walters in early 2009. "Two years seems likely if you're going to believe statistics. I want to last until they find a cure, which means I'd better get a fire under it."

A three-time Golden Globe nominee, Swayze became a star with his performance as the misunderstood bad-boy Johnny Castle in "Dirty Dancing." As the son of a choreographer who began his career in musical theater, he seemed a natural to play the role.

A coming-of-age romance starring Jennifer Grey as an idealistic young woman on vacation with her family and Swayze as the Catskills resort's sexy (and much older) dance instructor, the film made great use of both his grace on his feet and his muscular physique.

It became an international phenomenon in the summer of 1987, spawning albums, an Oscar-winning hit song in "(I've Had) the Time of My Life," stage productions and a sequel, 2004's "Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights," in which he made a cameo.

Marvo301 · 09-14-2009, 08:27 PM

Patrick Swayze

Zoneboy · 09-14-2009, 08:27 PM

Terribly sad news although it was expected. He fought hard and his strength and courage was beyond remarkable.

Patrick

Brieannas21 · 09-14-2009, 08:29 PM

LOS ANGELES – Patrick Swayze, the hunky actor who danced his way into viewers' hearts with "Dirty Dancing" and then broke them with "Ghost," died Monday after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 57.

ZeldaGilroy · 09-14-2009, 08:29 PM

I'm sad to hear this.

DLevine2 · 09-14-2009, 08:34 PM

R.I.P.- Patrick

Scoobiedoo30 · 09-14-2009, 08:35 PM

This is very sad news

Cactus Jack · 09-14-2009, 08:35 PM

Wow RIP

Cactus Jack · 09-14-2009, 08:37 PM

Though it was expected RIP

JAlanRuss72 · 09-14-2009, 08:38 PM

Very sad news, RIP Mr. Swayze

janet42 · 09-14-2009, 08:38 PM

He was a great actor! My condolences to his family.

Number 9 Dream · 09-14-2009, 08:38 PM

I just saw this

So sad. May he rest in peace.

catlover79 · 09-14-2009, 08:43 PM

to Mr. Swayze. How many celebrities have gone this year?? It's so sad.

dawsongirl · 09-14-2009, 08:44 PM

He put up a brave fight. I feel bad for his wife. Being with someone that long has got to leave a moon-crater-sized hole in your heart.

Did they have any kids? The article I read didn't mention any.

09-14-2009, 08:20 PM	#1
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	Actor Patrick Swayze passed away at 57 According to FOX News Ghost and Dirty Dancing Actor Patrick Swayze has passed Away of Pancreatic Cancer
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09-14-2009, 08:23 PM	#2
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09-14-2009, 08:35 PM	#9
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09-14-2009, 08:29 PM	#6
ZeldaGilroy Dobie and Zelda Forever!!! Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 14, 2000 Location: I don't know...I'm probably lost! Posts: 4,144	I'm sad to hear this.

09-14-2009, 08:34 PM	#7
DLevine2 DLevine2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 06, 2006 Location: Fayetteville, Ga. Posts: 2,961	R.I.P.- Patrick

09-14-2009, 08:37 PM	#10
Cactus Jack RonFingSwanson Forum Idol Join Date: Dec 09, 2001 Location: Santa Rosa Beach,FL Posts: 103,099	Though it was expected RIP

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09-14-2009, 08:38 PM	#12
janet42 Three's Company Fan! Senior Member Join Date: Feb 22, 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,757	He was a great actor! My condolences to his family.

09-14-2009, 08:38 PM	#13
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09-14-2009, 08:43 PM	#14
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09-14-2009, 08:44 PM	#15
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,128	He put up a brave fight. I feel bad for his wife. Being with someone that long has got to leave a moon-crater-sized hole in your heart. Did they have any kids? The article I read didn't mention any.