Patrick Swayze Dies of Cancer at 57
September 15, 2009 by Cherie Burbach
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
Beloved star Patrick Swayze has died of pancreatic cancer. He has been fighting the disease for the last 20 months. Swayze was the star of Dirty Dancing, Ghost, and many other film roles. He was only 57 years old.
He was no stranger to health issues. He “broke both legs in 1997 while making the film “Letters From a Killer,” and went into rehab for a drinking problem.” In 2000 he was flying a plan when it depressurized and landed in a housing development.
His last acting role was as part of A&E’s …read more




