Patrick Swayze

Patrick Swayze

Patrick Swayze news, related photos and videos, and reviews of Patrick Swayze performances. Patrick Swayze is an American dancer, actor, singer and songwriter. He became known during the 1980s after starring in the box office success... [more]

Patrick Swayze news, related photos and videos, and reviews of Patrick Swayze performances.
Patrick Swayze is an American dancer, actor, singer and songwriter. He became known during the 1980s after starring in the box office success Dirty Dancing, and has since remained an actor in Hollywood films.
In 2008 he announced that he is battling cancer. He died on September 14, 2009 in his Los Angeles home. He was 57.

 
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Actress Jennifer Grey has revealed that she is still struggling to come to terms with Patrick Swayze’s death. Grey, who starred alongside Swayze in the 1987 hit film Dirty Dancing, said her co-star’s battle with cancer hit her particularly hard. Grey said: “I think the reality [of his death] is shocking to me and really sad. I have been sad for the two years he was sick.” She continued: “I realised I had a real depth of feeling for him that I hadn’t felt like I got to express to him enough. For that, I feel grateful for the chance [ Read More ] ... Read Full Story
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(Getty Images) Patrick Swayze 's long cinematic career had its peaks and valleys, but he was always compelling on screen. Here are 6 of his greatest moments from some of his best work in film. 6. Ghost: Molding the clay Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore brought together a romance that broke the boundaries of life and death in Ghost . The couple created palpable sexual tension in the movie's most memorable scene as Swayze helped Demi with her pottery as "Unchained Melody" swelled throughout the scene. 5. Red Dawn: The Spirit of the Deer In Red Dawn , Patrick Swayze led a gang of ... Read Full Story
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Getty Images Patrick Swayze wrote in his memoirs that he desperately wanted to become a dad. The actor, who died of cancer last week, said he was thrilled when his wife Lisa Niemi got pregnant years ago, but her miscarriage in her first trimester devastated them. Following the miscarriage, the couple, who were married for 33 years, tried for another baby, but Lisa failed to get pregnant again. Writing in his memoirs, The Time Of My Life , Patrick said: I couldn't wait to become a dad, to have a child with this woman I loved so dearly. And I wanted to be the ... Read Full Story
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Patrick Swayze News Quick Bio Born in Texas in 1952 Studied dance Married to Lisa Niemi, from 1972 till his passing in 2009 No children Acting Career First major film was The Outsiders Breakaway hits included Ghost with Demi Moore and Dirty Dancing with Jennifer Grey Last films were Powder Blue and The beast, both in 2009 Hollywood actor Patrick Swayze died on September 14th, 2009, after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.  His publicist, Annett Wolf, issued a statement to the press confirming his passing.  "Patrick Swayze passed away peacefully today with family at his side after facing the challenges of his illness ... Read Full Story
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Actor Patrick Swayze attends the after-party for "Chicago - The Musical" on January 8, 2004 at Cinespace, in Los Angeles, California. (Getty Images) more pics » Patrick Swayze 's ashes will be held at his lawyer’s office until his wife Lisa Niemi arranges for them to be scattered, according to his death certificate. Website RadarOnline reports: “Patrick Swayze has been cremated and his wife Lisa is moving ahead with plans to scatter his remains on his New Mexico ranch.” Lisa Niemi will scatter the late actor's ashes over a ranch in New Mexico. (Getty Images) It is unknown whether there are plans to hold ... Read Full Story
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Actor Patrick Swayze in Los Angeles, California in 2004. (Getty Images) more pics » Patrick Swayze 's prolonged battle with pancreatic cancer has ended.  The iconic actor died today of complications from his two year battle with cancer.  Swayze had recently suffered a mild heart attack and had been battling an intestinal infection. Patrick Swayze was recently on the cover of the Enquirer . Swayze's long-time wife, Lisa Niemi , was by his side throughout his fight with cancer.  The two met while still teenagers and had a lifelong partnership.  The couple never had children. Patrick's bodily functions appear to be shutting down," an ... Read Full Story
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Actor Patrick Swayze and his wife Lisa Niemi pose at the Portrait Studio during the AFI Fest 2005 presented by Audi at the Arclight Theatre on November 5, 2005 in Hollywood, California. (Getty Images) more pics » Actor Patrick Swayze , beloved by movie fans the world over for his iconic roles in movies such as Dirty Dancing , Ghost , and Point Break , has passed away today after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer, according to his publicist. "Patrick Swayze passed away peacefully today with family at his side after facing the challenges of his illness for the last 20 months," said ... Read Full Story

Patrick Swayze's Death
Actor Patrick Swayze died of pancreatic cancer on September 14th, 2009.  Read more about the actor's battle with cancer.
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Vote for your favorite Patrick Swayze Movie
From Red Dawn to Dirty Dancing, Swayze starred in several Hollywood mega-hits.  Vote for your favorite.
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Patrick Swayze Photo Collection
Celebrating the actors life with a collection of great high resolution photos of Patrick Swayze over the years.
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Patrick Swayze's Wife, Lisa Niemi
Learn more about Patrick Swayze's wife.  The couple met when they were only teenagers, married in 1972, and stayed together until Swayze's death in 2009.
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PATRICK Swayze declared “I’m a dead man” when he was told of his cancer diagnosis — according to the tragic actor’s widow, Lisa Niemi. Niemi says Swayze — who lost his battle with pancreatic cancer in September this year — began preparing  for death the moment he receieved his diagnosis. “He was having some indigestion problems and [...]  
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London, November 20 : Late actor Patrick Swayze's younger brother Donny has thrashed the media for making false reports on the actor's health before his death. (source: Big News Network) - News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com  
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OMAHA, Neb., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Karen Sokolof Javitch is hoping that her new CD: STAR TRACKS - THE TRIBUTE ALBUM will encourage people to throw away their cigarettes! "It's worth a try," says Javitch, who decided to dedicate her CD to Patrick Swayze, who recently died of pancreatic cancer. "He was a 3-pack-a-day smoker, and never quit, even when he got sick." Her mother also died at age 56 (like Patrick) and she is sure cigarette...  
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Jennifer Grey is still struggling with the death of Dirty Dancing co-star Patrick Swayze because she has only recently realised just how strong her feelings were for the actor/dancer.   Grey and Swayze became iconic onscreen lovers in the hit 1987 film and, despite reports the two didn't get along on the set of the romance movie, the actress r...  
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GRAND LEDGE — For a few days, it was “Hollywood on the Grand” in Fitzgerald Park. Local filming for the action-thriller film “Red Dawn” -- a remake of a 1984 movie by the same name starring Patrick Swayze and Charlie Sheen -- began in Grand Ledge on Monday and was wrapping up today.  
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London, November 14 (ANI): Talent show Strictly Come Dancing will soon pay tribute to late actor Patrick Swayze. Dancers Brian Fortuna and Kristina Rihanoff will perform on the track ‘She’s Like The Wind,’ from the star’s film ‘Dirty Dancing.’ “Kristina is a big fan of Patrick and asked the show if she could do a tribute,” [...]  
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Michael Landon, Jack Benny, Fred Gwynne, Rex Harrison, Donna Reed, Richard Crenna, Fernando Lamas, Luciano Pavarotti, Joan Crawford, Patrick Swayze and Paul Mitchell. What do all of these people have in common? All of them died of pancreatic cancer, the deadliest form of cancer.  
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On behalf of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Bay Area Affiliate, I would like to thank Mayor Peter Drekmeier and the Palo Alto Council members for presenting us with the proclamation designating the month of November as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. This past September, many learned pancreatic cancer had taken yet another beloved person, actor Patrick Swayze. What many don't know is that people right here in Palo Alto, Menlo Park...  
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Actress Suzanne Somers has backtracked over remarks she made about the late Patrick Swayze's cancer treatment, insisting her comments were misconstrued in the press. The Three's Company star, who suffered her own cancer setback earlier this year (09), infuriated Swayze's grieving pals when she allegedly told a Canadian reporter the actor could have...  
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Patrick Swayze found 'Dirty Dancing' too clean after reading scriptNewstrack India (blog)New Delhi, Sep 25 (ANI): Late American actor Patrick Swayze had reporetedly found the movie "Dirty Dancing" to be a little clean when he first read the ...  
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Actor Patrick Swayze attends Stand Up To Cancer at The Kodak Theatre on September 5, 2008 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Michael Caulfield/Stand Up To Cancer via Getty Images) (Getty Images)more pics »
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