Patrick Swayze Dead at 57

[ElsewheresDaughter]

Source: AP



LOS ANGELES — 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.

Fans of the actor were saddened to learn in March 2008 that Swayze was suffering from a particularly deadly form of cancer.

He had kept working despite the diagnosis, putting together a memoir with his wife and shooting "The Beast," an A&E drama series for which he had already made the pilot. It drew a respectable 1.3 million viewers when the 13 episodes ran in 2009, but A&E said it had reluctantly decided not to renew it for a second season.

Swayze said he opted not to use painkilling drugs while making "The Beast" because they would have taken the edge off his performance. He acknowledged that time might be running out given the grim nature of the disease.

Read more: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/09/14/patrick-swayze-dead_n_286559.html

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"No body puts Baby in a corner."

RIP Patrick

[mitchum]

1. Rest In Peace, Mr Swayze

He was one tough man

[Barack_America]

2. He fought a brave battle.

20 months with terminal pancreatic cancer is no small feat.

RIP, Mr. Swayze.

[Spazito]

3. Very sad news...

even though we knew it was only a matter of time. As a person, he struck me as a genuinely nice person.

[no_hypocrisy]

4. RIP

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6sMzQuup4Y

[Jennicut]

5. So sad. I loved watching him in movies when I was a kid.

RIP, Mr. Swayze. Very good, kind man.

[demigoddess]

6. we'll remember you, rest in peace

...

[grantcart]

7. very sad

[Tikki]

8. His wife Lisa met him when she was.....

15 years old....the same age I met Mr. Tikki.

She has so many wonderful times they spent together...to remember.

I believe they were penning a book together...hopefully it will be published.


RIP Mr. Swayze


Tikki

[undeterred]

9. He was a true babe.

[Historic NY]

10. I liked him as Orry Main in the John Jakes "North & South" mini series.

[imdjh]

82. That was a good series.

"You talk down to us for having slaves, and your workers live like this?"

"I thought we agreed we weren't going to talk politics."

[Odin2005]

89. Oh god, I was a kid when that show aired and I was glued to the TV for every episode!

[hamsterjill]

117. Oh, me, too!!!

He was great in that character role. I loved the whole series.

[Mari333]

11. Publicist for Patrick Swayze says the 'Dirty Dancing' actor has died |

Source: kabc

Publicist for Patrick Swayze says the 'Dirty Dancing' actor has died |

Read more: http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/index

[CTyankee]

12. Oh, so very sad. I really liked him and thought he was so brave.

My heart goes out to his family and friends. A difficult thing...

[CaliforniaPeggy]

13. My deepest condolences to his family and to all who loved him...

I will never forget him in "Dirty Dancing." He was amazing...

Safe passage to him...

[Mari333]

14. damn, hes younger than me.

[PSzymeczek]

Just a few months older than I am. n/t

[No Elephants]

128. Yes, but you're alive, so there's that blessing. As they say,

aging sucks, until you consider the alternative.

[Tommy_J]

15. RIP Patrick

What was he sick with?

[auntAgonist]

17. two-year battle with pancreatic cancer

[brucefan]

16. RIP

[Roland99]

18. I knew he didn't have long but it still seemed like he was doing so well and might beat the odds.

:(

[CTyankee]

20. Things looked bad for him in the tabloids I saw in the supermarket.

I just avoided them. I didn't want to know but so often they are right!

Sad, sad thing...

[shadowknows69]

43. There aren't really any odds to beat with pancratic cancer as far as I know.

Usually just a matter of time. Two years is a long battle though. It can be brutally quick.

[liberal N proud]

19. He fought a long hard battle

He stood up tough.

RIP

[question everything]

21. How sad. I will always remember how wonderful he was in Dirty Dancing

and in Ghost.

Why are we losing so many talented people this summer?

[undergroundrailroad]

22. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.

I loved him most in the motion picture GHOST. It was amazing to me the depth and honesty he brought to the role.

RIP

[immoderate]

23. Sad. I liked DD, but for me, it was "Roadhouse."

Not cinema, but a great movie. RIP Patrick. :cry:

--imm

[El Supremo]

24. Wolverines!

[Mad_Dem_X]

25. Rest in peace, Dear Man.

He always seemed like a class act. :cry:

[joeybee12]

26. Very sad...RIP Patrick

:cry:

[ellie]

27. RIP Patrick

[cherish44]

28. Just wanted to get this off my chest ////I HATE CANCER!

This evil thing has taken away too many good people...Condolences to his loved ones and RIP, Patrick

[wisteria]

31. I with you! n/t

[fujiyama]

36. Imagine how much more money

we could put to battling the disease if we weren't wasting it on endless wars...

[imdjh]

62. One of my biggest fears in quitting smoking was that I would find out something dreadful ....

.....is wrong with me. I know, it makes no sense, but neither did smoking. And for the record, I had a nagging little cough and some other suspicious symptoms for about two weeks after quitting.

[Trajan]

97. The 'nagging cough' is normal when you quit ....

Your body is saying "THANKS for not smoking ... Now I can get rid of this shit ..."

Smoke for 30 years, and expect a flood of crud to flow outward .....

It's a good thing ....

[Sky Masterson]

29. :(

Rest well Patrick :toast:

[FarPoint]

91. I love your Sig-Pic.

Tru Blood is delightful.

Rest in Peace Patrick as well.....O8)

[wisteria]

30. He worked so hard to try and stay alive. God rest his soul. n/t

[southernyankeebelle]

32. How sad - May the angels carry him to the lord. He will missed

[JustAnotherGen]

33. Dayum

I went to see Dirty Dancy 4 times the summer it came out - what can I say? I was 14. RIP Johnny.

[KatyaR]

34. Oh, no, I was just thinking about him the other day.

So very, very sad.

[mitchum]

35. He was one tough man

Rest In Peace, Mr Swayze

[Patchuli]

37. I loved his movies

and loved his love story with his wife. This must be so overwhelming for her. My thoughts and prayers to his family for comfort. He was a genuinely nice man and a great actor. Rest in peace, Patrick. You'll be a hunky dirty dancer to me forever. :loveya:

Edited to add love!

[lildreamer316]

96. Psst.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Y0TWOttkVo

[Patchuli]

136. Oh WOW thank you!

I hadn't seen that before! What a gorgeous pair of lovers! Best together since Fred and Ginger!

[Raine]

38. Very sad news

R-I-P Patrick :-(

[Divine Discontent]

39. what a tough ol bird he was! I loved him as a person from all I saw him speaking on interviews

and as an actor, he touched my heart playing Vida Boheme..... You were fabulous, Patrick!

[Divine Discontent]

72. (near end of Too Wong Foo) Carol Ann (Stockard Channing) to Vida (Patrick Swayze)

Vida Boheme: Carol Ann, if we're going to be friends, there really is something I should tell you...
Carol Ann: Adam's Apple?
Vida Boheme: What?
Carol Ann: Adam's Apple. Women don't have Adam's Apples, only men have Adam's Apples. The first night that you came to town I noticed that you had yourself an Adam's Apple.
Vida Boheme: Then, then you know?
Carol Ann: I know, that I am very fortunate to have a lady friend who just happens to have an Adam's Apple.

Carol Ann: I love you Ms. Vida Boheme!
Vida Boheme: I've waited my whole life to hear those words said to that name. And I'm very, very, very happy that you're the one to say them. (Vida departs and heads back to car)

Carol Ann: (yells) Vida! I don't think of you as a man... and I don't think of you as a woman

Carol Ann: I think of you as an angel!

Vida Boheme: I think that's Healthy!

[Gulftrout]

40. Smoking = Pancreatic cancer

He smoked nasty cancer sticks to the end. That should be a lesson for young people.

[shadowknows69]

44. Oh for fucks sake can we wait until the body is cold before the soapboxing starts?

[Gulftrout]

47. Wasted treatment?

He kept on puffin' down after he was diagnosed. Smokers: make a change in your life!!

[RoyGBiv]

48. Piss off

[ShortnFiery]

111. Many of the people bitching about smoking are probably "hauling around" extra weight ...

but NO, we can't get nasty with morbidly obese people. Can we? :shrug:

My point: Smoking, NOT unlike over-eating is "an addiction."

A little compassion is in order here?

[imdjh]

80. When I was misdiagnosed with a terminal illness, my first thought was ...

....'Well, I guess I don't have to worry about quitting smoking now.'

If the same thing were to happen now, I don't know if I would start smoking again or not. Probably not, due to the misdiagnosis before, but absent that experience I might well. When they don't pussyfoot around, when they say, "You have this and you are going to be dead in no more than X years." they usually mean it.

[uppityperson]

107. There may be a time and place for advocating not smoking, this isn't it. Search shows me you are a j

[Gulftrout]

109. On the Contrary

This is a perfect time. People are paying attention. My hope is I can get one smoker to quit and keep them from dying a horrible death. We are all gonna die anyway, the typical defeatist smoker will say. You don't have to ruin your life early though!!

[ShortnFiery]

112. Look within first? Self-righteousness is only promoted by right wing mega-churches. eom

[Rebubula]

114. Awesome time, dude...

...to show how much of a douche you are.

Yeah...people should not smoke - but why not wait for awhile to be an 'I told you so' dick.

Hey - Start your own fucking thread!

[uppityperson]

126. Start your own thread on it rather than hijacking a RIP thread then

RIP Patrick
RIP Patrick
RIP Patrick
hey Patrick, tough shit you killed yourself LOOK EVERYONE DON't DO THIS!!

as I said, search shows me you are a jerk. I'd welcome you to DU but you aren't welcome here.

[Raster]

134. Hmm, I wonder what other online "treasures" of yours we can look forward to?

Welcome to DU. Go borrow a quarter and buy yourself a clue. Or tip the delivery man. Your choice.

[Gulftrout]

135. How 'bout a message

From Yul Brynner:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNjunlWUJJI

[Posteritatis]

49. You must be new here. (nt)

[No Elephants]

127. I think it took CNN ten seconds after learning Kennedy was dead before it

mentioned Chappaquidick over and over. Not equivalent things, I know. Maybe I am trying to say that recent death does not immunize us from anything, or something along those lines. Still, I emailed CNN and suggested the very same thing--wait until the body is cold.

[thereismore]

61. Leave us. nt

[Algorem]

113. maybe his wife could sue the movie companies who take the tobacco company money

and force the actors to smoke the product placement cigarettes and cigars

[t0dd]

137. you give democrats a bad name. nt

[AsahinaKimi]

41. Great actor.. will be missed.

[SCRUBDASHRUB]

46. I loved him in this skit with Chris Farley on SNL.

[bitchkitty]

69. That was the funniest thing I ever saw on television, then and since. n/t

[Kolesar]

108. I perused this thread just to find a reference to that hilarious skit

thanks for finding that

[No Elephants]

129. Both were great in that skit. Neither one of them ever just "phoned in" a performance. At least

not that I ever saw.

[AnneD]

42. Texas and Houston have lost another favorite son.....

In a state where manliness is judged on the football field-he proved he was tougher because he could do something harder......dance. He was much loved and respected. I liked Dirty dancing and Ghost....but no one could be Vida Boheme (to Wong Foo-Thanks for Everything-Julie Newmar). He had true grit to the end.

[Manifestor_of_Light]

132. Yes another cool Houstonian!

RIP Patrick. His momma had the Patsy Swayze Dance Studio.

[FailureToCommunicate]

45. "a particularly deadly... cancer" Pancreatic cancer just ended my brother's life too soon...

My heart goes out to the family of this good actor and decent man. May they find some solace in the well wishes of his legion of fans.

[FourScore]

64. I'm so sorry for your loss, FailureToCommunicate. n/t

[FailureToCommunicate]

67. Thanks.

He, too, had many who felt his loss: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124138481469681167.html

[FourScore]

75. Wow. This was very recent.

Do you have much contact to your niece and nephew (at the bottom of the article)?

The photo and the article put a strong human face on your tragic loss.

A very close friend of mine died of brain cancer before turning 50. It's too sad when the good ones are taken from us.

:hug:

[FailureToCommunicate]

116. Yes I do have contact with them; trying to be a good uncle. Sorry for your loss

of your friend. This was,is, particularly hard on our mother who had lost a child (long ago) already. Some hurts never really go away, and this brought it all up again for her...

[emilyg]

50. RIP

[MissDeeds]

51. Oh bless his heart

He fought the good fight. If there are indeed angels, I hope he is in their care.

[sce56]

52. Oh how sad! RIP Patrick

I have to look at those DVD's movies I have DD and Ghost I just recently found Dirty Dancing at Frys! I've had Ghost for about 5 years great artist!


This undated publicity photo, provided by Warner Bros., shows cast members from the 1983 film "The Outsiders," directed by Francis Ford Coppola. From left, are Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, C. Thomas Howell, Matt Dillon, Ralph Macchio, Patrick Swayze and Tom Cruise. A 22 minute-longer version of the movie bearing a new rock 'n' roll soundtrack makes a limited theatrical rerelease Friday, Sept. 9, 2005, with a two-disc DVD to come out Sept. 20.







In this photo released by Universal Studios, actors Wesley Snipes, John Leguizamo and Patrick Swayze, left to right, star in the comedy "To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything! Julie Newmar," 1995.





RIP Patrick

[onehandle]

53. Star of a man's movie that manly men universally love in a he-man manly way.

Seriously, I loved this cheesy over the top movie.

He will be missed.

[Ilsa]

54. Everyone said he was a very sweet man. I saw the interview with

him and his wife, and I wonder how she'll manage without him because they loved each other so deeply. He was very talented. i'll miss him. RIP, Mr. Swayze.

[tabasco]

55. He seemed like he was a nice guy in real life.

I'm sorry he didn't enjoy more happy years.

Rotten cancer!

[nolabear]

56. Ach, so sad. RIP to a real fighter and a fine actor.

I had a little crush, I'll admit.

[Libertas1776]

57. We have lost a legendary

actor. This is so tragic, but I hope he is at peace now. :cry:

[Uben]

58. One of the best.....

.....RIp.

[Faygo Kid]

59. Great guy, and he and Chris Farley teamed for an all-timer on SNL. Here it is.

RIP to both of them, who left us too young: http://www.monkeybriefs.com/view/video/SNL-Clip-%7C-Chris-Farley-and-Patrick-Swayze-Chippendales_3030.html

[Ecumenist]

60. God bless You Patrick....

Your pain and suffering are over, thank God. I hope that you and Lisa had an agreement to see IF you can let her know that you made it okay a la "Ghost". We'll miss you.

[Hotler]

63. Wolverines! Gods speed Pat. n/t

[glinda]

65. Totally underrated as a dancer. He was fabulous. RIP Patrick. Class act all the way.

[glinda]

66. Totally underrated as a dancer. He was fabulous. RIP Patrick. Class act all the way.

[madmom]

68. Truly sad...loved to watch him dance.

[Aristus]

70. I lost my dad to pancreatic cancer. It's not a pretty way to go. And poor Patrick had even

less time than my dad. My dad was 68.

RIP, Patrick. "The Outsiders" is still my favorite movie of yours...

[A-4300SX]

71. "Nobody puts Baby in a corner!"

I say this to my wife whenever she's feeling down...

To this day, we still enjoy watching Dirty Dancing; an amazing film, indeed.

Rest In Peace, my friend, and thanks for the memories!

[hamsterjill]

118. And oh, lordie, lordie

When he does that little finger wiggle to Baby to get her to come and dance with him....man, this old woman's heart skips a beat everytime I see that scene.

Sheer sex appeal!

May he rest in peace. A tremendous loss.

[Samantha]

73. So so sorry to see you go, Patrick Swayze

and my heart goes out to your lovely wife.

Sam

[RamboLiberal]

74. Really sad and dead too young

I always enjoyed his movies - even the ones without a ton of plot. RIP Mr. Swayze. Amazing that he still worked on a TV show after the diagnosis.

[George II]

76. Other than an overall nice guy, didn't know much about him......

[vaberella]

77. RIP. n/t

[DontTreadOnMe]

78. "Point Break"

I actually liked this movie... even tough it had two of the worst actors of all time, Keanu Reeves AND Gary Busey.

And of course Anthony Kiedis (Red Hot Chilli Peppers) as Tone.



RIP.

The SNL skit with Farley is a Top 10 of all time. Still funny to this day.

[Richd506]

79. WTF a lot of good people dying this year

[donheld]

81. So sorry

[Juan_de_la_Dem]

83. RIP

[Mrs. Overall]

84. Any other MST3k fans out there? Remember a Patrick Swayze Christmas song?

RIP Patrick Swayze.

[slampoet]

94. Now we can ALL have a Patrick Swayze Christmas....on you tube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZyJCV_dyug

[Old Hob]

85. My mother died of pancreatic cancer at 57 too. She survived about 18 months post diagnosis.

FYI, she had smoked since she was probably 14 or so and that is undoubtedly what caused this disease.

[skoalyman]

86. Sorry to hear that old hob

Rest in piece Patric You know in a way you beat death.Because long after we're all dead and gone, your memory will leanger on...........

[w8liftinglady]

87. So did my dad.His birthday's next week.

He died 16 months after diagnosis.

[Old Hob]

92. It's a terrible diagnosis.

My mother's birthday was about 3 weeks ago. The 3 year DOD anniversary is coming up next month. Then, like 3 months after she passed, one of her best friend's bladder cancer, which had been in remission, came back with a vengeance and took her too at 58. Then my step father's mother contracted it and then his niece got leukemia in her teens so we're watching that unfold now. As an RN, I have seen more people die than I can remember. As such, I now try to live every day as if it were my last (to the extent possible). We all die in the end so enjoy your stay while your here.

[DainBramaged]

88. ...............

:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

[Odin2005]

90. Oh no!

RIP! :(

[AlienGirl]

93. Same cancer that killed Andy. nt

[Catherine Vincent]

95. Rest in peace, Mr. Swayze

Safe journey. :(

[Trajan]

98. The Beast was some of his best work ....

Maybe I am alone in thinking this, but his work on that show was pretty decent ....

Never a big fan of his, but he deserved to live a long and happy life .... He was a good guy ...

RIP Patrick ....

[rivercat]

99. r.i.p.

my mom had pancreatic cancer nearly 10 years ago. after surgery, chemo, and radiation, she's still hanging in there. she's been unbelievably lucky.

[Divine Discontent]

103. Welcome to DU & that's great about your Mom!

I am so thankful to God for the time I have been given with those I love, I realize we know very little... so love all!

[DarthDem]

100. Aww, Damn :( RIP

I really liked this guy. Roadhouse is a classic, and he was excellent in Red Dawn and Ghost too. And he could sing ("She's Like the Wind, anyone? A pretty good tune) and dance too. I was rooting for him after his diagnosis and I'm glad he got some more work in with The Beast.

RIP. He'll be missed.

[area51]

101. R.I.P. Patrick Swayze (n/t)

[RFKHumphreyObama]

102. Very sad

A great man and a great actor, another iconic figure from my childhood taken too soon. I loved the movies I saw him

My deepest and sincerest thoughts, prayers, condolences and sympathies are extended to his family and friends. What a tragic loss

[NuttyFluffers]

104. oh no! rest in peace...

O8)

[DrO]

105. very sad

[dipsydoodle]

106. Tragic

:cry:

My favorite film of his was Point Break.

[ShortnFiery]

110. It was reported this A.M. that 76% of those stricken with Pancreatic Cancer ...

die within one year. Patrick Swayze beat the odds and bravely lived another year. That provides hope to others.

R.I.P.

[lunatica]

115. .

[slackmaster]

119. K&R for the courage he displayed at the end of his life

:kick:

[Triana]

120. Damn. This is really sad. R.I.P. Dear Patrick. n/t

[doodadem]

121. I saw him once at an Arabian Horse Show

I have a friend who's a big deal in the Arab horse world. I'd gone with her to one of their big shows in Lexington. Patrick was there, with Lisa, standing around watching like everyone else. People were giving him his space, and trying to look, without looking. He did some good things for the breed.........

Loved Ghost, and Dirty Dancing, Roadhouse, Julie Neumeier, all of them....

[Vidar]

122. Vaya con Dios, Patrick. We've lost one of our great hoofers.

[Hugin]

123. ...

x(

[InvisibleTouch]

124. RIP, Patrick. A great actor.

What a sad year for losing so many talented actors, actresses, and musicians.

[Froward69]

125. I can admit it here...

I hated "dirty Dancing" with a passion. I did like "Ghost" somewhat but because of Demi...

RIP mr. Swayze

[No Elephants]

130. Thank you for so many iconic movies and fine performances. You always seemed to do your

best for your audiences.

[infidel dog]

131. Vaya con Dios, Brah.

A very cool, very brave man. See you in the next life, Bodhi.

[Orrin_73]

133. R.I.P. Patrick

we will miss you!