Patrick Wayne Swayze
Patrick Swayze was a Texas-born American actor, singer and songwriter whose background in ballet and gymnastics gave him a physique well-suited for his roles as hunky love interest or macho action film hero.
His breakthrough role was as the dance instructor in the 1987 film Dirty Dancing. He was chosen as People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive (1991).
Patrick Swayze was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in early 2008. For almost two years, he continued his battle with the deadly disease and continued to be an inspiration to others and, consistently, a phenomenal entertainer.
Rest in Peace
1952-2009
From the News Wire
- Saying their final farewell
- Hollywood lost three of its icons in Patrick Swayze, Farrah Fawcett and David Carradine. Swayze and Fawcett were honoured by their peers for their courage ...
- Final farewells
- Some, like actor Patrick Swayze and Sen. Ted Kennedy, waged a very public struggle with illness. But others were still active in their 80s and 90s, ...
- 12/29: Swayze For You: Burlesque Tribute
- to applaud the oeuvre of Patrick Swayze. Downtown burlesque artists pay tribute to the late actor, his subtleties, his gyrating hips and his ever-lovin' ...
- THE TIME OF MY LIFE by Patrick Swayze and Lisa Niemi
- IN SEPTEMBER this year Patrick Swayze lost his long battle with pancreatic cancer, and this memoir was completed just weeks before his death. ...
Nobody Puts Swayze in The Corner
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The Beast - Promotional Poster
Swayze Movies
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The Early Years
Patrick Wayne Swayze was born on August 18, 1952 in Houston, Texas to Jesse Wayne Swayze and choreographer and ballet school owner Patsy Swayze.
Young Patrick attended St Rose of Lima Catholic School, Oak Forest Elementary School, Black Middle School, and Waltrip High School.
Swayze's formal dance training was at the Harkness Ballet and Joffrey Ballet Schools in New York City.
At the age of 19, he met his wife Lisa, then 15 years old, who attended dance lessons with Patsy Swayze.
IMDB
The Internet Movie Database - Patrick Swayze's Personal and Professional Bio.
A complete list of movies, dates, co-stars, musical achievements, career highlights and more.
"His mother is choreographer Patsy Swayze. His education included the Harkness Ballet School, the Joffrey Ballet School, and San Jacinto College. He first performed as a dancer in Disney on Parade. After playing in the Broadway production of "Grease" ....
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The Chippendales Audition
The Hilarious SNL Chris Farley Skit - Circa 1990
Patrick Swayze and Chris Farley "audition" to be Chippendale's dancers. A great display of how hot Swayze was and how absolutely hilarious Chris Farley was. Okay, so in their own ways, they were both hot and hilarious. :)
This video isn't available on YouTube, so it can't be displayed on Squidoo. You can, however, easily access and view the video here:
SNL Chippendales Audition
If the above link doesn't work (sites keep pulling this video for some reason), here's a second link:
SNL Chippendales Audition
What Bloggers are Saying
- September 09: Patrick Swayze, Kanye West, Hey Hey, Glee visit :TV ...
- Patrick-swayze. ABC most reliable network, Nine worst -readers. Supernatural creator eyes 2010 finale (kinda?) Popular characters banned from children's ads. New boss for FremantleMedia. Freeview wants streaming video ...
- Patrick Swayze Merchandise » Blog Archive » I am trying to find a ...
- I am trying to find a Patrick Swayze Movie, He playes Pecos Bill. Scott Glenn playes an evil land grabber.? I missed the title of this movi? and would like very much to know the title. A sm?ll farmer tell? his son stori?s of mythical ...
- 3 Ways to Build Urgency In Email Subject Lines
- Posted by Rebecca Swayze. Build Urgency As I examined my inbox in the days before Christmas, I couldn't help but notice a growing trend in the email marketing messages I receive from retailers big and small. ...
- Patrick Swayze Merchandise » Blog Archive » Here is the sort of ...
- Steven Gateley Pa?rick Swayze and Jad? Goody are walking around heave?, wh?n a?? of ? sudden Jade Goody, f?lls forward ?nd jams her h?ad i? some railing. A? quick as a fl?sh Patrick p?lls h?r knickers down and bangs her senseless from ...
Dirty Dancing on DVD and Blu Ray
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She's Like The Wind
From the Dirty Dancing Movie Soundtrack
Dirty Dancing Gift Items
Dirty Dancing: 2009 Wall Calendar
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Dirty Dancing Game
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Pancreatic Cancer - The Facts
From: http://www.pancan.org/About/pancreaticCancerStats.html
In America, one in three women, and one in two men will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime.
Pancreatic cancer is the 4th leading cause of cancer death in the United States. It is the 3rd leading cause of cancer death among 40-59 year old men.
Approximately 37,170 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year in the United States and 33,370 people will die from it. The number of Americans diagnosed each year of pancreatic cancer continues to rise unlike other leading cancers where an investment in early detection has led to a decrease in cancer incidences.
For all stages of pancreatic cancer combined, the five year survival rate is only 5%; the lowest survival rate of all major cancers.
The average life expectancy after diagnosis with metastatic disease is just 3-6 months. 52% of pancreatic cancer patients are diagnosed with metastatic.
Pancreatic cancer affects both men and women of all races and varying ages. Men are 20% more likely to develop cancer of the pancreas than women. African Americans are 40-50% more likely to develop cancer of the pancreas than Caucasians.
Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
Symptoms, Facts and Data
- Pancreatic Cancer Treatment - National Cancer Institute
- Expert-reviewed information summary about the treatment of pancreatic cancer.
- John Hopkins
- Johns Hopkins is a world leader in pancreatic cancer treatment, diagnosis, and symptom evaluation - and home of the Johns Hopkins Multi-Disciplinary Pancreatic Cancer Clinic. Learn about everything you need to know about Pancreatic Cancer and Johns Hopkins' research.
- Mayo Clinic
- Pancreatic cancer diagnosis and treatment options available at Mayo Clinic.
- Stanford University
- Long-term prognosis for individuals with pancreatic cancer depends on the size and type of the tumor, lymph node involvement, and degree of metastases (spreading) at the time of diagnosis.
More Swayze Stuff on Amazon
Fan Sites and Other Sites
- The Official International Fan Club
- Welcome to our new home!! Patrick and Lisa kindly gave us permission to use the patrickswayze.net domain name and we hope you enjoy visiting us here!
- Celebrity Wonder
- Stats, wallpaper, videos and more.
- Patrick Swayze's Life and Times
- A fan tribute and bio page filled with lots of rare photos.
- Star Pulse
- Handsome, graceful, and athletic, Patrick Swayze hit the peak of his career during the late '80s as the star of such blockbusters as Dirty Dancing ...
- Swayze The Cult King
- A great article with photos and video.
- The Unofficial Patrick Swayze and Lisa Niemi Page
- A fan site filled with lots of rare photos and a great tribute.
Quotes
"I have a great deal of faith in faith; if you believe something strongly enough, it becomes true for you.
I would like to believe that my father is right here with me in this room and that he's my guardian angel, that there's life after death -- because if there isn't, why are we here?
I don't believe that just flesh and bones can contain from the point of view of physics this very real recorded energy inside of us. Whether it's true or not, we need to believe it."
Swayze Prints & Posters
Dirty Dancing (Patrick Swayze) Black Wood-Mounted Movie Poster Print - 22" X 35"
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Dirty Dancing Poster ~ 20th Anniversary Edition ~ Patrick Swayze + Jennifer Grey ~ Quotes From The Movie ~ 24x36"
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BLACK DOG ORIGINAL MOVIE POSTER
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- beckylynn beckylynn Sep 19, 2009 @ 5:59 pm
- My condolences go out to his wife, Lisa Niemi. Losing Patrick is a huge loss for all of us, but I feel so sorry for the pain that Lisa must be going through. May Patrick rest in peace.
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- Cadillac Colin Cody Cadillac Colin Cody Sep 17, 2009 @ 6:46 am
- I have always had a special fellow feeling for Patrick because we are both south Texans, and fellow professional actor/singer/dancers. It is sad that he has left just as a big dancing revival looms on the entertainment horizon. He could have been such a wonderful participant and leader in what is coming, and I will sorely miss what could have been.
I tried to lead him to a legitimate cure for his cancer (www.cancerfungus.com) but to no avail. Once your mind gets stuck in a certain type of medical protocol regardless of how foolish, it is difficult to get out and into something better--in this case vastly better, the difference between life and death.
I hope he had his passport to heaven validated (Luke 9:23) before he left. Failure to get that supremely important document set up correctly has dire consequences to be sure, so we dare not leave without it.
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- ftuley ftuley Jun 3, 2009 @ 8:42 pm
- Great lens 5* and lens roll with one of my lenses.
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- Darcy Darcy Apr 17, 2009 @ 11:18 am
- Just wanted to say keep fighting day by day, were all with you in thoughts and prayers. You have been a very influentual person in my life through your talents. I wish the best to you and your family.
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- jack jack Mar 19, 2009 @ 2:52 am
- Jesus is wantin to save ya Pat
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