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Patrick Swayze 1952-2009

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RIP Patrick Swayze

Patrick Swayze, Hollywood's Dirty Dancer, Dead at 57

Today 5:01 PM PDT by Joal Ryan


(AP) – 19 minutes ago
LOS ANGELES — Patrick Swayze has died after a nearly two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Swayze's publicist Annett Wolf says the 57-year-old "Dirty Dancing" actor died Monday with family at his side. He came forward about his illness last spring, but continued working as he underwent treatments.
It was 1987 when Swayze became a star with his performance in "Dirty Dancing," a coming-of-age story set in a Catskills resort. The 1990 film "Ghost" cemented his status as a screen favorite.
Swayze played a murdered man trying to communicate with his fiancee through a spirit played by Whoopi Goldberg.

He kept on working even after it was disclosed in March 2008 that he had a particularly deadly form of cancer. He starred in "The Beast," an A&E drama series, and said he and his wife were working on a memoir.

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What a sweet, soft photo of them.
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He fought a good fight against a bastard of a disease. Pancreatic cancer is pretty much always bad news. This is personally poignant as the husband of one of Fuzz's co-workers - 48 years old, graduated from Walton High with Fuzz - is battling it now. By the time you get symptoms, bounce around from doctor to doctor with delays between appointments complaining that your stomach hurts BAD, and they finally diagnose it, too much time for an early cure has passed.

RIP, Patrick Swayze...:(
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This is so sad, he has been one of my favorites since I was a kid. I loved him in The Outsiders, Red Dawn, Dirty Dancing, Ghost, Point Break, and Donnie Darko - he is unforgettable in each. He and his wife were an inspiration and totally flouted the stereotypical Hollywood romance. He will be greatly missed.
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Road House.:(
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#6
This is sad. I still cry when I catch Ghost on TV. That is a peaceful picture of him. His pictures captured our mood and spirit of the day.
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#7
What a sweet picture. What a sad ending. :(
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#8
What a beautiful picture of them together. He lived a full life and fought it till the end, it seems.

My father-in-law Alan is fighting Pancreatic Cancer with every ounce of energy he has, but it's just so bittersweet to hear him talk positively on the days he feels he's winning the battle. Beating pancreatic cancer seems to be impossible.
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#9
The picture, I will bet money was taken on Lay Lake, just south of Birmingham, (Columbiana) where he had a gorgeous home and ranch on the water. I have fished his seawalls many times and marvelled at his gorgeous home and horses. God Bless him and his family.
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#10
One of my favorite scenes :wub:


RIP, Patrick. Bless those you left behind.
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#11
Such a sad ending to great life.


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I really liked Patrick Swayze the actor and he seemed like a decent guy. My mom died of pancreatic cancer and it's a tough one. She lived 5 months after diagnosis. It's almost impossible to beat, but a very small percentage of people seem to beat it at least for a while.

Steve Jobs of Apple had it about 5 years ago and he said he was one of the minority of people who have a kind that isn't deadly. My heart goes out to those of you who have family members/friends who get diagnosed with this disease.
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#13
He will be missed!
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:(
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Although Patrick Swayze movies are easily joked about, I find his memorable movie roles to be very good memories of my youth on up to the hysterical SNL Chipendales skit. We love you Patrick Swayze. Who can forget The Outsiders, Red Dawn, Dirty Dancing, Road HouseGhost, Point Break, and even Donnie Darko. Plus he can dance like he made a deal with the Devil. Wolverines!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Damn, that's sad news. As to those who ever made fun of anything about his roles, it goes without saying that when you combine talent with good looks, it will intimidate some and that person will be a target. But he was one hell of an actor.

Yes, years ago Wolverine and I just bought Point Break. I've watched that movie maybe 20 times and every time I see a scene on t.v. I swear I'll just watch it till commercial break but can never seem to tear myself away. I always wait until the 'next scene' and then can't stop. And he was great in Ghost. A man's man, he would have been a neat guy to hang out with I'm sure.

It reminds us though, how fragile life can be. Bless!
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Also co-wrote and performed "She's Like The Wind" from Dirty Dancing.

The very famous scene where Johnny and Baby are practicing their dancing and they are crawling towards each other on the floor wasn't intended to be part of the film; they were just messing around and were warming up to do the real scene, but the director liked it so much he kept in the film.

Dirty Dancing (1987) - Trivia
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#19
2 a.m. a few nights ago I watched Point Break. I am sad for his family and for us, his fans. He'll be missed a lot. :cry:
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#20
oh how I love that man! and any and every movie he made - if he is in it, I love it. because he's in it!

I'm glad he's at peace. His family must be heartbroken. I'll miss him.:wub:
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#21
Did any of you ever see the movie Waking Up In Reno, with Charlize Theron and Billy Bob Thorton? Hillarious Arkansas couples vacationing in reno to attend the Monster Truck Jam. Hillarious
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#22
He fought a good fight against a bastard of a disease. Pancreatic cancer is pretty much always bad news. This is personally poignant as the husband of one of Fuzz's co-workers - 48 years old, graduated from Walton High with Fuzz - is battling it now. By the time you get symptoms, bounce around from doctor to doctor with delays between appointments complaining that your stomach hurts BAD, and they finally diagnose it, too much time for an early cure has passed.

RIP, Patrick Swayze...:(


That's a real shame. It is a death sentence for sure. Would like to think co-worker might get spared.

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I really liked Patrick Swayze the actor and he seemed like a decent guy. My mom died of pancreatic cancer and it's a tough one. She lived 5 months after diagnosis. It's almost impossible to beat, but a very small percentage of people seem to beat it at least for a while.

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:wub: Sorry for your loss. That must have been rough.

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Did any of you ever see the movie Waking Up In Reno, with Charlize Theron and Billy Bob Thorton? Hillarious Arkansas couples vacationing in reno to attend the Monster Truck Jam. Hillarious

no, I never saw this, and there are some others I never saw. I will have to make a point to do so.
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#26
Article about his 34 year relationship with his wife Lisa. Very moving.

Swayze's 34-Year Marriage a Special Bond -- Popeater

thanks minnie - I really enjoyed seeing all those pictures. I don't know much about his real life but it appears he had a great marriage and a wonderful, happy life. loved the Barbara Walters interview.

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