Patrick Swayze dies after cancer battle

**TheRealVille** · 09-14-2009, 10:05 PM

Quote:LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Patrick Swayze, whose good looks and sympathetic performances in films such as "Dirty Dancing" and "Ghost" made him a romantic idol to millions, died Monday, his publicist said, according to CNN affiliate KTLA. Swayze was 57.

Swayze died after a battle with pancreatic cancer. His doctor, Dr. George Fisher, revealed in early March 2008 that Swayze was suffering from the disease.

Swayze "passed away peacefully today with family at his side after facing the challenges of his illness for the last 20 months," his publicist, Annett Wolf, said a statement released Monday evening, according to KTLA.

http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Movies/0...cnn_latest

**donathanhurley** · 09-14-2009, 10:26 PM

I hate this!
So sad!

**Strikeout King** · 09-14-2009, 10:38 PM

i hate this. i liked several of his movies. Black Dog was my favorite

**LWC** · 09-15-2009, 01:44 AM

Great actor. Loved his SNL skit with Chris Farley!

***Wildcatk23*** · 09-15-2009, 01:49 AM

That Girl · 09-15-2009, 03:11 AM

One of my favorites. He was a great actor

**TidesHoss32** · 09-15-2009, 08:21 AM

I hate this too. Swayze seemed like such a good and genuine person. Married 34 years, and was everything Hollywood wasnt. Have to respect a man like that..

**Playboy5** · 09-15-2009, 11:19 AM

Swayze was one of my all time favorites..Will never forget his SNL skit with Chris Farley..Like TH32 mentioned..As genuine as a person from Hollywood can be!

**Death** · 09-15-2009, 07:10 PM

Such sad news. He is the reason I wanted to become a bouncer. Long live Road House.

WildCard · 09-20-2009, 11:14 PM

Really hate to hear this.

KYMOONSHINER · 09-22-2009, 06:10 AM

This guy was truly a great actor. You never saw the negativity that usually comes with a lot of the star's today. He will be deeply missed by this ole' boy.