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Patrick Wayne Swayze (/ ˈ s w eɪ z i / SWAY-zee; August 18, 1952 – September 14, 2009) was an American actor, singer, songwriter, and dancer. Known for his romantic, tough, and comedic roles in blockbusters and cult films , Swayze was nominated for three Golden Globes and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1997.
Patrick Swayze died of pancreatic cancer, a disease that grows silently and can kill quickly. His widow, Lisa Niemi Swayze, reveals his symptoms, offers advice.
On September 29, 2009, Niemi Swayze released a memoir, The Time of My Life, which became a New York Times Best Seller. The book was co-written by Patrick Swayze, and it was finished shortly before his death. [14] [15] On January 2, 2012, Niemi Swayze released another memoir, Worth Fighting For, which also became a New York Times Best Seller.
Gilbert says it was just as hard to watch her longtime friend Patrick Swayze’s battle the disease. The Dirty Dancing actor died in 2009 , at the age of 57 from pancreatic cancer.
Lisa Niemi and Patrick Swayze. Jean-Paul Aussenard/WireImage Patrick Swayze’s widow, Lisa Niemi, is reflecting on the late actor’s cancer battle before his 2009 death. “You know, when he ...
In the 1960s, Swayze founded and directed both the Houston Jazz Ballet Company, [1] and her own Houston dance studio, the Swayze School of Dance. [4] All five of her children became dancers and actors, [2] and Patsy's training has been credited for leading her son Patrick to his starring role in Dirty Dancing in 1987.
Lisa Niemi, Patrick Swayze's longtime love and widow, is unapologetic about finding love again!On the latest episode of the Amy and T.J. podcast, the 67-year-old former professional dancer talks ...
By Eric Sandler On August 18th, 1952 Patrick Swayze was born in Houston, Texas. Upon his untimely death in 2009 due to an advanced form of pancreatic cancer, the New York Times remembered him as ...