Rest in Peace, Patrick Swayze
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Recently, the National Enquirer swore that Patrick Swayze had taken a turn for the worse and was heading home to die. I didn't write it up because I didn't want to believe it, and comforted myself in the fact that the Enquirer is far from a reliable source for information. However, while he may have been valiantly fighting pancreatic cancer and working until almost the end, now the AP reports that Patrick Swayze has passed away at the age of 57. In a statement released by publicist Annett Wolf: "Patrick Swayze passed away peacefully today with family at his side after facing the challenges of his illness for the last 20 months."
Swayze's career started back in 1979, when he played Ace Johnson in Skatetown, U.S.A. But it wasn't until The Outsiders in 1983 that he started to make the waves, stealing young girls hearts with his portrayal of Darrel Curtis. Then came Red Dawn, Youngblood, and the epic miniseries North and South, each paving the way for the film that made him an indelible icon, a man we would never forget -- Johnny Castle in Dirty Dancing. Pulling Baby out of the corner, he became a tried and true star. Ghost, of course, followed soon after, and then things petered off. But he didn't stop working. He had an amazing stint as the eerie Jim Cunningham in Donnie Darko, and even as he fought the cancer, he showed up in Powder Blue and The Beast. He seemed unbeatable...
Patrick, you're missed ... and this is for you ...
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9-14-2009 @ 8:43PM
cough said...
Oh, i thought he was getting better.
Rest in Peace, Patrick.
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9-14-2009 @ 8:56PM
Stephie said...
I thought he was getting better, too.
RIP, Patrick. You will be missed.
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9-14-2009 @ 9:06PM
mezzaninex said...
RIP Swayze : (
I hate this year.
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9-15-2009 @ 10:17AM
Dan said...
I cried a little when I heard it happened...just ain't right. Rest in peace Patrick Swayze.
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9-14-2009 @ 9:17PM
c said...
Rest in Peace Patrick.
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9-14-2009 @ 9:32PM
Pierre said...
RIP, Patrick Swayze.
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9-14-2009 @ 9:57PM
planetroyal said...
Today is an extremely sad day, because I had strong faith that Patrick Swayze would fight the Beast called cancer, but alas it was not to be.
True, he may have been a fine actor, but what resounds very strongly about him, unlike most Hollywood stars is the fact that he stayed married to the same woman for 34 years until death did him apart. And they loved each other to death.
Also he was a deeply spiritual person till the very end and was true to his spirit.
My deepest condolences to his wife Lisa and the rest of his family and close friends.
May God Rest his soul and grant him eternal peace and happiness.
And like the line from Ghost, when he died, he took the love away with him.
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9-14-2009 @ 10:02PM
Nui said...
His disease is just the toughest cancer.
I don't understand why life is so cruel, especially with our beloved star.
I hope you rest in peace.
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9-14-2009 @ 11:31PM
Angie said...
Patrick you were a great Actor and also true husband to your wife of 34 years you will be sorely missed. May you rest in peace and my deepest condolences to your wife and your family ... this is just such a sad day. What a brilliant Dancer you were in the movies you also did a movie called the Last Dance which was great I saw it about a year ago. You are truly an Actor that will never be forgotten in a class of your own. Thanks for the joy you did give us in both your acting and Dancing skills on screen.
May you Rest In Peace
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9-15-2009 @ 4:34PM
ashish said...
what a loss.
This year has been horrible, first MJ now Patrick Swayze.
Patrick Swayze: Actor, Dancer, Fighter...
You will be missed. Rest in Peace. God bless your soul.
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9-15-2009 @ 5:48AM
Branka said...
I am so sad, I like him very much... especially in film Dirty Dancing...
I grown up with that film...it is part of my life...I have watch that film for 10 times...it is simple one of the best films ever...my memories for ever ...
Branka
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9-15-2009 @ 6:22AM
BloodwerK said...
"Vaya con dios, brah."...
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9-15-2009 @ 2:27PM
justin said...
it's criminal that neither Point Break nor Road House were mentioned in this article.
CRIMINAL.
and even though i hate the show, can anyone tell me why Swayze never did Dancing With the Stars? talk about a no brainer.
from the immortal Sir Mix-a-lot:
"the whole swap meet went crazy ... i'm sockin' more fools than Patrick Swayze."
indeed, RIP.
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9-15-2009 @ 11:21AM
nikki said...
rest in peace patrick......... i had the time off my life watching your films...........deepest simpathy to his wife and family n friends............godbless u xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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9-15-2009 @ 11:08AM
TristanDee said...
Apart from his films, I rather loved Patrick Swayze for the beautiful sad song "She's like the Wind", which he wrote and sang for "Dirty Dancing".
Rest in Peace, Patrick Swayze.
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9-15-2009 @ 12:15PM
RTM said...
I used the exact same title on my blog post at about the same time last nite, uncanny.
I'm saddened by this news, my heart goes out to his wife and family. Classy actor who's a down-to-earth family man, he'll be missed.
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9-18-2009 @ 1:16AM
Marilyn said...
Lisa - Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Patrick was
such a warm & loving person, a person is able to tell that
just by the movies "Dirty Dancing & Ghost". Those 2 movies are my favorite of all time.
I know you will miss him so very much but my belief is
that you will meet again in heaven. You are now facing the
hardest time of your life but the way Patrick talked about you
I know you will be able to do it especially with everyone behind you. You know he is no longer hurting!
Best of luck & again our prayers are with you.
Marilyn Wagner Senoia,GA
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10-03-2009 @ 12:09AM
Becky Collins--Longmont,CO said...
Lisa--My family and I send you our heart felt condolences for your loss. We think about you all the time, wondering how you are doing and how you are handling the loss of your soulmate, Patrick. Our prayers are with you everyday. We send you our love, be strong and you will get through this.
Becky