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Patrick Swayze succumbs to pancreatic cancer ‘Dirty Dancing’ star, 57, battled disease since January 2008 Slideshow
BREAKING NEWS msnbc.com news services updated 20 minutes ago
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.
“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 Monday evening by his publicist, Annett Wolf. No other details were given.
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Only movie of his I saw in full was 'Ghost'. Am sure his co-star Whoopee Goldberg will have a fitting tribute on tomorrow's 'The View'. Man, they had terrific chemistry in that film.
A wise and frugal government, which shall leave men free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned - this is the sum of good government.
I knew this was coming too, but damn, I feel so sad. I have not seen all of his movies, but liked many I saw (Roadhouse, Point Break). My very favorite, without a doubt is Ghost, although I'm sure my kids would say Dirty Dancing, which I enjoyed also.
I think Swayze was not affected by fame and always admired the fact that he remained married to one woman for what? 25 or more years. It's hard for "normal" people, but in his business almost impossible to stay married.
I am really sad for this loss not only for his talent, but he really seemed like a down to earth "nice" guy.
RIP
TIS
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red dawn is always a favorite, and ghost was great...it just sucks that alot of great people die to this disease. years ago the world lost michael landon another great talent, and others as well.
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[Re: BAM_233]
#555035 09/14/0910:01 PM09/14/0910:01 PM
Great SNL clip SB. I have never seen it before. Great dance! Whew!!!
TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
I just heard a news report saying Patrick & Lisa Swayze were married for 37 years.
TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
Not knowing too much of his personal life, I was surprised to learn that the Swayzes had no children. Not that it's bad or good, just surprising.
TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
There was a comedic bit about Patrick Swayze in the film Notting Hill. Hugh Grant's gay assistant asks Julia Roberts (who is playing herself) what Patrick Swayze was like? She relies that she doesn't really know him. The assistant asks whether he was unfriendly to her when they were making the movie "Ghost." She corrects him and says it was Demi Moore who played the female lead in "Ghost," and that she was sure they got along just fine.
.....Well I gues you had to see it.
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There was a comedic bit about Patrick Swayze in the film Notting Hill. Hugh Grant's gay assistant asks Julia Roberts (who is playing herself) what Patrick Swayze was like? She relies that she doesn't really know him. The assistant asks whether he was unfriendly to her when they were making the movie "Ghost." She corrects him and says it was Demi Moore who played the female lead in "Ghost," and that she was sure they got along just fine.
.....Well I gues you had to see it.
He should have responded, "I know Demi Moore played the female lead, but didn't you play the part of the medium, who could hear Patrick Swayze?"
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#555180 09/16/0911:11 AM09/16/0911:11 AM
They broadcast (perhaps it was a rebroadcast) the Barbara Walters interview with Patrick Swayze and his wife last night. It was obviously done not long ago, and his deterioration was so obvious. It was very sad to see him like that, especially given how important his fit body was to him as a dancer and actor.
While he was really good in Ghost, I enjoyed his other movies, and loved his last role on the short lived FX show The Beast.
But in my opinion his Ore Main character in North and South was his best piece of acting by far. The way that he was able to convincingly transform that character from a young kid to a mature man was just proof of the talent that he had as an actor. Not to mention that it may be one of the best mini series ever made, right up there with Roots and Rich Man Poor Man.
Really sad. He seemed like such a sincere and likeable person.
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I forgot about "North and South". Yes, he was very good. I read the trilogy and he captured the character. Funny, the wide variety of critique/appreciation for Patrick's movies. He had a niche and he played it quite well.
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