After battling pancreatic cancer for almost two years, Patrick Swayze passed away on September 14, 2009 at the age of 57. Survived by his beloved wife of 34 years, Lisa Niemi, the handsome actor made us bump and grind in 'Dirty Dancing,' went on to break our hearts in 'Ghost' and then turned us into adrenaline junkies in 'Point Break.' Celebrate the actor's storied career and exemplary courage through adversity by taking a look at Patrick Swayze's life through the years.
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"Dancing with the Stars" competitor Jennifer Grey tells ET that rehearsing with her pro partner Derek Hough "feels so strangely reminiscent" of shooting 'Dirty Dancing' with Patrick Swayze, who died nearly one year ago. Posted September 10, 2010 3:35:00 PM
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Lisa Niemi, the widow of Patrick Swayze, spoke about dealing with the loss of her husband at California First Lady Maria Shriver's Women's Conference on Tuesday.
Posted October 27, 2009 3:41:00 PM
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Patrick Swayze's widow will be speaking out for the first time since her beloved husband passed away almost six weeks ago.
Posted October 23, 2009 7:15:00 AM
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A private memorial service will take place for the late actor Patrick Swayze -- ET has the details.
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The late Patrick Swayze's memoir, The Time of My Life, has been released and reveals the actor's fear of facing death while battling cancer.
Posted September 29, 2009 9:24:00 AM
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Suzanne Somers sends her condolences to the family of the late Patrick Swayze and issues an apology for a comment she gave that was made public, she says, without her knowledge.
Posted September 24, 2009 8:19:00 AM
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"Dancing with the Stars"' pro dancers paid tribute to the legendary dance career of the late Patrick Swayze by performing a medley of his signature numbers.
Posted September 24, 2009 1:30:00 AM
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ET has obtained Patrick Swayze's death certificate, which lists the actor's cause of death.
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