Patrick Swayze Dies Aged 57

Hollywood actor Patrick Swayze, best known for his roles in the hit films Dirty Dancing and Ghost, has died at the age of 57, his publicist has said.

The American actor and dancer had been battling pancreatic cancer since March last year.

Swayze died at home with his family at his side, his spokeswoman Annett Wolf told ABC News.

He will be remembered by a generation for his role of dance instructor Johnny Castle in the 1987 smash hit Dirty Dancing.

The celebrated performance earned him a Golden Globe nomination.

Three years later he was cast in another hugely popular role, as Sam Wheat in Ghost.

Patrick Swayze in Dirty Dancing

With fellow 'dirty dancer' Jennifer Grey

His poignant performance as Demi Moore's dead partner earned him another Golden Globe nomination.

After two huge successes, Swayze's career suffered in the 1990s.

He admitted a battle with alcoholism and spent time in rehab.

In 2003, he took to the stage as Billy Flynn in Chicago on Broadway.

Three years later, he made his West End debut as Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls,

In March 2008, Swayze was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

He vowed to keep on working, while battling the disease.


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A very sad passing indeed. He was truly gifted in films, making that transition from dancing to movies.

Patrick Swayze

That's a great shame, I thought he had gone quiet since the diagnosis of his pancreatic cancer

This will hit my mum hard as she was a massive fan of his,

Don't take for granted what you have as you never know when it's going to end.

R.I.P Patrick Swayze

it is a great shame love his films R.I.P Patrick Swayze

Just heard this on the news, very very sad

Love the film dirty dancing and ghost, (my 11 year old daughter even watches these 2 movies)

Patrick Swayze RIP

Such a sad day. Patrick Swayze was and is the best. Think ever woman on the planet loves his 2 top films Dirty Dancing and Ghosts!

It was sad when we 1st found out about his cancer, but now it has beaten him. Its a day we knew would come but a day we dread.

God bless to his family.
He touched so many hearts over the years. But he will live on in our hearts forever and his films wil never die.
RIP Patrick

This is really sad, i loved his films. I knew he was sick, but hadn't heard much about him lately, although i did see one picture of him recently where he looked very ill.

R.I.P. Patrick Swayze

one hell of a fine actor R.I.P.

He had a fine voice too, remember this?





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remember!!!! do we ever each time i hear it it gives me goose bumps and always will x