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8 Apr 2010
Patrick Swayze's widow says her grief over his death feels like she has been set on fire. Lisa Niemi admits she is still struggling to come to terms with life without the actor - who died of cancer aged 57 last September - but is hopeful her pain…
6 Oct 2009
Mourners at a private memorial for Patrick Swayze were greeted by a lone white horse on Sunday (04.10.09). The animal was one of the 'Dirty Dancing' star's personal favourites and was saddled and caparisoned - fitted with the rider's cowboy boots…
30 Sep 2009
Patrick Swayze's private memorial will be held on Sunday (04.10.09). The 'Dirty Dancing' actor died on September 14 after losing his battle against pancreatic cancer and his family and friends will pay tribute to him at the service which will be held…
29 Sep 2009
Patrick Swayze sank into a state of "anger, bitterness and despair" when he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The 'Dirty Dancing' actor - who lost his battle with the disease earlier this month aged 57 - struggled to deal with the news he was…
22 Sep 2009
Patrick Swayze's biggest regret was never becoming a father. The 'Dirty Dancing' actor - who died last week after losing his battle against pancreatic cancer - was desperate to have children with wife Lisa Niemi and was devastated when she suffered a…
18 Sep 2009
Patrick Swayze has been cremated. The 'Dirty Dancing' star's ashes are currently being held at his lawyer's office, his death certificate states. Is understood the remains will stay at the office until Patrick's wife Lisa Niemi arranges for them…
16 Sep 2009
Patrick Swayze is to be cremated within 48 hours. The 'Dirty Dancing' actor - who lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on Monday (14.09.09) aged 57 - will have his ashes scattered on his New Mexico Ranch. Website RadarOnline reports: "Swayze…
15 Sep 2009
Patrick Swayze has died at the age of 57. The 'Dirty Dancing' actor passed away at his family home yesterday (14.09.09) with his beloved wife Lisa at his side after losing his highly-publicised battle with pancreatic cancer. His publicist Annett…
Patrick Swayze's co-stars have paid tribute to the late actor. Jennifer Grey, who starred alongside Patrick in 1987 movie 'Dirty Dancing', was quick to express her grief after it was announced he had lost his battle with pancreatic cancer yesterday…
5 Jun 2009
Patrick Swayze's TV show has reportedly been cancelled. Industry sources claim police drama 'The Beast' - which saw the cancer-stricken star play a rogue FBI agent in Chicago - will not return for a second season because Swayze is too ill, according…
29 Jan 2009
Cancer-stricken star Patrick Swayze has given up medical treatment. The 56-year-old 'Dirty Dancing' actor - who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year - reportedly abandoned chemotherapy and other treatment when doctors told him there was…
22 Jan 2009
Kate Winslet had a crush on Patrick Swayze when she was a teenager. The 'Revolutionary Road' actress thought the 'Dirty Dancing' star was the sexiest person she had ever seen. She said: "When was 14 and I saw Patrick Swayze in 'Dirty Dancing' I…
15 Jan 2009
Patrick Swayze is "alive and plans on continuing to stay that way". The 56-year-old 'Dirty Dancing' star - who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2008 - was hospitalised with pneumonia last week but insists he is on the road to recovery. He…
8 Jan 2009
Patrick Swayze has renewed his wedding vows in a "fairytale" ceremony. The 'Dirty Dancing' star - who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year - and Lisa Niemi, his wife of 33 years, reaffirmed their love for each other by recreating the…
7 Jan 2009
Patrick Swayze says fighting cancer is like "going through hell". The 56-year-old 'Dirty Dancing' star - who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2008 - revealed the disease makes him angry and scared. He said: "There's a lot of fear here.
7 Dec 2008
Patrick Swayze's wife is desperate to adopt a baby. The couple don't have any children, and his spouse Lisa reportedly wants to make Patrick's fatherhood dreams come true after learning his pancreatic cancer has spread. A source said: "It has been…
5 Dec 2008
Patrick Swayze has been described as "Superman" by co-workers on TV show 'The Beast'. The veteran US actor, who has been battling deadly pancreatic cancer, amazed everyone on the set of the cop drama by doing his own action scenes and stunts. A…
3 Dec 2008
Patrick Swayze has blasted claims he is dying. The 56-year-old actor, who is suffering from pancreatic cancer, is furious at the "emotional cruelty" of reports he has said goodbye to loved ones after being told he has only weeks to live. He said…
27 Nov 2008
Patrick Swayze's cancer has reportedly spread to his liver. The 'Dirty Dancing' star - who announced earlier this year he is suffering from pancreatic cancer - has started preparing himself for death by saying goodbye to his friends and family after…
30 Oct 2008
Patrick Swayze admits having cancer has been "hell on wheels". The 'Dirty Dancing' actor - who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at the beginning of this year - insists the chemotherapy treatment he has been receiving is the most gruelling…
26 Aug 2008
Patrick Swayze has become a workaholic. The 'Dirty Dancing' actor is putting in 12-hour days on the set of his new TV series 'The Beast', despite battling pancreatic cancer. Swayze was diagnosed with the potentially fatal disease earlier this…
30 Jul 2008
Patrick Swayze is rumoured to be starring in another 'Dirty Dancing' sequel. The 55-year-old actor has been bombarded with acting offers after as he continues to make good progress after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He is now being…
22 Jul 2008
Patrick Swayze says he is a "miracle". Just months after the actor was rumoured to be dying from pancreatic cancer, the 55-year-old appeared tanned and healthy as he walked through a Los Angeles airport at the weekend. The smiling star said: "I'm…
9 Jun 2008
Patrick Swayze is returning to work. The 55-year-old actor - who announced he is battling pancreatic cancer in March - will play FBI agent Charles Baker in 13 episodes of hit US TV show 'The Beast'. In a statement, Swayze said: "I have searched…
9 Apr 2008
Patrick Swayze is responding "excellently" to his cancer treatment. The 'Dirty Dancing' actor - who revealed he is suffering from pancreatic cancer last month - is thrilled with his progress and thanked fans for their well wishes. He and his wife…
26 Mar 2008
Patrick Swayze is taking an experimental drug in a bid to beat cancer. The 'Dirty Dancing' actor - who revealed he is suffering from pancreatic cancer earlier this month - is taking Vatalanib, a new treatment being developed in the ongoing fight with…
14 Mar 2008
Patrick Swayze is still smoking despite undergoing cancer treatment. The 'Dirty Dancing' star - who revealed last week he is battling pancreatic cancer - has sparked concern after being photographed looking painfully thin with a cigarette in his…
10 Mar 2008
Patrick Swayze is "doing well" following a third round of chemotherapy. The 'Ghost' actor - who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in January - is undergoing the gruelling medical process, which kills cancer cells, but is not yet suffering any of…
7 Mar 2008
Patrick Swayze "will be resilient" in his battle against pancreatic cancer, says his former co-star Lea Thompson. The actress - who starred alongside Patrick in the 1984 action film 'Red Dawn' - thinks the 55-year-old will beat the disease despite…
6 Mar 2008
Patrick Swayze's pancreatic cancer has been confirmed. News the 'Dirty Dancing' star was battling the illness and allegedly had only five weeks to live emerged yesterday (05.03.08), and now the actor's representative has released a statement saying…
5 Mar 2008
Patrick Swayze only has five weeks to live, it has been claimed. The 'Ghost' actor is reportedly suffering from a particularly vicious form of pancreatic cancer which has now spread to his other organs, and is not responding to treatment. After…
29 Jan 2007
For the few who don’t know the plot of Emile Ardolino’s 1987 romantic musical: it’s the summer of 1963 at Kellerman’s Holiday Resort. Misunderstood, frustrated in-house dance teacher, Johnny (an unconvincingly teenage Patrick Swayze), meets…
3 Jan 2007
DRAMA This clever cubist thriller examines a single moment in time from the varying perspectives of a dozen people for whom 11:14 pm proves to be a pivotal moment in their lives. Writer-director Greg Marcks’ inspired and assured feature debut begins…
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