Patrick Swayze Dies at 57

Rest in Peace

 

Oh dear. Patrick Swayze has passed away. He fought a hard battle with pancreatic cancer. 

via THR.com

"Patrick Swayze, who soared to stardom as a heartthrob dancer in "Dirty Dancing" and ascended to romantic icon status as a deceased lover in "Ghost," died Monday. He was 57.

Swayze was hospitalized with pneumonia in January while promoting his most recent project, A&E's new drama series "The Beast," which premiered Jan. 15.

It was first reported in March 2008 that the actor was being treated for inoperable stage-four pancreatic cancer. In an ABC interview in January, Swayze said it "seemed likely" he would live for two more years.

A trained dancer and gymnast, the athletic Swayze was a swooner as a romantic lead in those two early '80s sleeper hits. He garnered his first of three Golden Globe nominations for his electrifying "Dirty Dancing" performance.

The 1987 movie showcased Swayze's dual abilities as a dancer and actor. He also composed and performed a song for the movie, "She's Like the Wind," which became a hit. And his line, "Nobody puts Baby in a corner," which he directed at Jennifer Grey character's father, played by Jerry Orbach, became a popular movie one-liner."

The year 2009 has been truly one of the saddest years we've seen...