Patrick Swayze Died: Roundup

We are all sad at how suddenly Patrick Swayze died. The famous star of Ghost and Dirty Dancing, died at the age of 57 due to pancreatic cancer. We have compiled a list of articles on Patrick Swayze’s death for you:

1. Demi Moore’s tribute to Patrick Swayze
2. Co-stars pay tribute to Patrick Swayze
3. Patrick Swayze: A real cowboy with tender heart
4. Cancer-striken Patrick Swayze dies at 57
5. Patrick Swayze Obituary
6. Details on Patrick Swayze and his death - AP
7. Patrick Swayze’s death: More details

Patrick Swayze died a peaceful death after 20 months of battling with pancreatic cancer. He was a fighter. Patrick Swayze said he opted not to use painkilling drugs while making “The Beast” because they would have taken the edge off his performance. The show drew a respectable 1.3 million viewers when the 13 episodes ran in 2009, but A&E said it had reluctantly decided not to renew it for a second season.

Patrick Swayze appeared in the September 2008 live television event “Stand Up to Cancer,” where he made this moving plea: “I keep dreaming of a future, a future with a long and healthy life, a life not lived in the shadow of cancer, but in the light. … I dream that the word ‘cure’ will no longer be followed by the words ‘is impossible.’”