Patrick Swayze has died at the age of 57.
Diagnosed with stage 4 Pancreatic cancer, the deadliest form of the disease, Swayze was determined to continue working, although he acknowledged that his time might be limited due to the nature of the cancer.
The Hunky actor who found fame as the dance instructor "Johny Castle" in the film "Dirty Dancing" passed away quietly surrounded by family. The film made use of Patricks' muscular physique and dancing talent, it was to become a worldwide hit and propelled him to stardom
Swayze later starred in "ghost" a touching comedy/thriller in which he played a murder victim who tries to communicate with his girlfriend, played by Demi Moore, through psychic medium Whoopi Goldberg, again this film became an international hit and cemented Patrick Swayzes' status as a Hollywood superstar.
Born in 1952 in Houston, Texas, Swayze was married to Niemi in 1975 who he met at his mothers dance class when he was 19 and Niemi was 15, his heart-throb staus saw him voted "Sexiest Man Alive" in 1991 by People magazine.
His string of films include, Youngblood, Red Dawn, Road House, The Outsiders, Point Break and To Wong Foo.
Diagnosed with stage 4 Pancreatic cancer, the deadliest form of the disease, Swayze was determined to continue working, although he acknowledged that his time might be limited due to the nature of the cancer.
The Hunky actor who found fame as the dance instructor "Johny Castle" in the film "Dirty Dancing" passed away quietly surrounded by family. The film made use of Patricks' muscular physique and dancing talent, it was to become a worldwide hit and propelled him to stardom
Swayze later starred in "ghost" a touching comedy/thriller in which he played a murder victim who tries to communicate with his girlfriend, played by Demi Moore, through psychic medium Whoopi Goldberg, again this film became an international hit and cemented Patrick Swayzes' status as a Hollywood superstar.
Born in 1952 in Houston, Texas, Swayze was married to Niemi in 1975 who he met at his mothers dance class when he was 19 and Niemi was 15, his heart-throb staus saw him voted "Sexiest Man Alive" in 1991 by People magazine.
His string of films include, Youngblood, Red Dawn, Road House, The Outsiders, Point Break and To Wong Foo.
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