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Famous as :
Actor, dancerBirth Name :
Patrick Wayne SwayzeBirth Date :
August 18, 1952Birth Place :
Houston, Texas, USASpouse :
Lisa Niemi (actress, 12-Jun-75 - 14-Sep-09, his death)Claim to fame :
As Johnny Castle in "Dirty Dancing" (1987)
Lisa Niemi Regrets Not Telling Patrick Swayze How Much She Loves Him
October 28, 2009 11:10:45Breaking her silence for the very first time after her husband Patrick Swayze's death last month, Lisa Niemi spoke at California First Lady Maria Shriver's Women's Conference on Tuesday, October 27, during when she shared about her final regret. Telling her late husband how much she loves him everyday in his last months, she said that never be enough. "I've spent two thirds of my life with him. ... My regret is that I didn't tell him that I loved him enough over that entire 34 years," she confessed.
Getting through her loss post Patrick's death, Lisa raved she relied on her close friends to get through some of her darker hours. "I have a few girlfriends that are just amazing. They have made themselves available to me 24/7. They say, 'We don't care if it's 2 in the morning, call me'," she testified, before then recalling, "I was in the middle of a full-blown panic attack one evening ... and I picked up the phone and called one, which is really hard for me to do because I'm used to being so self-sufficient and taking care of myself, but the very act of picking the phone up to call someone helped to calm me."
Family and Friends Attend Patrick Swayze's Private Memorial
October 06, 2009 11:10:51Hundreds of Patrick Swayze's friends and family paid their last tribute to the film star at a private memorial service held on the Sony Studios lot in Culver City, Calif. on Sunday, October 4. The event, which was arranged by Patrick's wife Lisa Niemi, saw the attendees being "greeted by a lone white horse, which was owned and beloved by the late actor whose boots were facing backwards in the stirrups," People reports.
The service, moreover, incorporated many photos of Patrick riding his horses and also a video tribute to him. Speeches to celebrate Patrick's life and a performance by professional dancers in honor of his talent were also featured. "A whole dance floor was built," a source tells the weekly publication. "The dancers did these amazing numbers."
Private Memorial Service for Patrick Swayze Set for Sunday
September 30, 2009 11:09:58A private memorial service to honor Patrick Swayze is set to be held at Sony Studios in Culver City, Calif. this coming Sunday, October 4. The late actor's mother Patsy, brother Donald, and wife Lisa Niemi are expected to attend the exclusive get together.
Meanwhile, fans who attend the service are asked to "make donations to either of the following two organizations: The Patrick Swayze Pancreas Cancer Research Fund ... or Stand Up to Cancer" in lieu of flowers, says a statement released by Patrick's representative. Patrick was one of the featured speakers for both organizations.
Patrick Swayze's Remains Cremated, Memorial Service Planned
September 18, 2009 10:09:41The body of deceased actor Patrick Swayze has been cremated, E! News reports. Citing the late star's death certificate, the news media furthermore claims that his ashes are currently being stored at his lawyer's office on behalf of his wife of 34 years, actress Lisa Niemi.
In the meantime, a memorial service to honor Patrick has been confirmed to be held at the North Carolina town of Lake Lure, where his hit 1987 film "Dirty Dancing" was filmed. A memorial is scheduled to be staged at 7 P.M. Saturday, September 19 at Firefly Cove, a housing development that was Camp Chimney Rock when "Dirty Dancing" was filmed. The event is free, but attendees will be asked to make donation to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network in Patrick's name.
'Dancing with the Stars' to Pay Patrick Swayze a Tribute
September 17, 2009 02:09:16TV tributes for Patrick Swayze are pouring in with the latest coming from ABC's "Dancing with the Stars". This coming Wednesday, September 23, the dancing show is going to honor the late actor who previously made guest appearances on the show during season 1 when he supported his pal John O'Hurley.
"We have some very fond memories of [Patrick] coming to help us when we were a tiny little show way back when," the show's Executive Producer Conrad Green told People. "He was one of the few people to integrate dance with being an A-list actor. He inspired many people and many of our pros to dance. We want to honor the great moments he's brought to film by getting our dancers to do their interpretation to some music from his films."
Excerpts From Patrick Swayze's Memoir Emerge
September 17, 2009 11:09:43The excerpts from the memoir written by deceased actor Patrick Swayze have emerged. In the set, titled "The Time of My Life", he opens up about how he found out for the very first time that he suffered stage 4 pancreatic cancer about 20 months ago. He, moreover, also tells all about his marriage life to actress wife Lisa Niemi, whom he married in June 1975.
"I had been having some digestive trouble, mostly acid reflux and a kind of bloated feeling, for a few weeks," the actor wrote in the book, which will come out on September 29. "I've had a sensitive stomach my whole life, so I hadn't thought much of it, but lately I just couldn't shake the constant discomfort."
A and E Honors Patrick Swayze With 'The Beast' Marathon
September 16, 2009 01:09:52As the network that airs Patrick Swayze's last TV project, "The Beast", A&E is dedicating a day full of tributes. On Wednesday, September 16, the cable network is going to present a marathon of "The Beast" starting from 2 P.M. to 6 P.M. ET/PT along with an encore at 11 P.M. ET/PT.
Additionally, a special called "Bio Remembers: Patrick Swayze" is scheduled to air at 10 P.M. ET/PT. "We are saddened by the loss of one of our generation's greatest talents and a member of the A&E family," said Bob DeBitetto, President & General Manager of A&E. "Patrick's work on 'The Beast' was an inspiration to us all. He will be greatly missed and our thoughts are with his wife Lisa and his entire family during this difficult time."
Patrick Swayze's Remains to Be Cremated
September 16, 2009 01:09:11While there has been no official statement made just yet by Patrick Swayze's family on burial plans for the late actor, Radar Online has run an exclusive report on Tuesday, September 15 that his body "will be cremated within 48 hours." A source told the site, his ashes will then be spread across his ranch in New Mexico.
"Swayze loved the ranch and visited whenever he could," Radar Online wrote further. "Swayze turned his Rancho de Dias Alegres (Ranch of Happy Days) into a wildlife preserve and timber farm, he loved the rugged mountains and canyons of his ranch and the cowboy life he led there." Besides, it was said that Swayze often piloted his own plane to the venue, which he considered as his favorite place in the world.
Demi Moore Mourns Patrick Swayze's Death
September 15, 2009 02:09:29tarring as the love partner of Patrick Swayze in the iconic film "Ghost", Demi Moore has expressed her great loss following the actor's death on Monday, September 14. The actress takes it to her Twitter and writes, "Patrick you are loved by so many and your light will forever shine in all of our lives. And in the words of Sam to Molly. 'It's amazing Molly. The love inside, you take it with you.' I love and will miss you Patrick."
Also mourning Patrick's death is actress Jennifer Grey, who co-starred with him in 1987 film "Dirty Dancing" that catapulted him to stardom. "When I think of him, I think of being in his arms when we were kids, dancing, practicing the lift in the freezing lake, having a blast doing this tiny little movie we thought no one would ever see," so she says.
Celeb Friends Remember Late Actor Patrick Swayze
September 15, 2009 09:09:55Patrick Swayze's passing on Monday, September 14, has drawn sympathy from some of his celebrity friends, including the likes of Travis Fimmel and Whoopi Goldberg. Cable and satellite television network A&E is also quick to comment on the death of the actor, who stars in its drama series "The Beast" until it was canceled in June 2009.
Travis, who co-starred with Patrick in "The Beast", says "He was an inspiration, a gentleman and I was blessed to have worked with him and even more blessed to have called him my friend." He then adds, "My heartfelt condolences go out to his wife Lisa (Niemi) and their families."
Patrick Swayze Passed Away, Representative Confirms
September 15, 2009 08:09:47Actor Patrick Swayze has lost his battle against pancreatic cancer on Monday, September 14. He was 57 and is survived by his actress wife Lisa Niemi.
In a confirming statement issued on Monday evening, Patrick's representative Annett Wolf publicly announced his passing. The statement read, "Patrick Swayze passed away peacefully today with family at his side after facing the challenges of his illness for the last 20 months."
Patrick Swayze-Starring Drama 'The Beast' May Get Cancelled
June 05, 2009 10:06:13Mild ratings have prompted A&E to cancel "The Beast" after only 13 episodes airing. Although the network has released a statement that no decision has been made yet, a source close to the show told People, "There's no way it was going to happen without Patrick."
"The Beast" is a cop drama starring Patrick Swayze as FBI veteran training a rookie cop. The latest episode aired on April 23 but the networks has not made announcement whether there will be a second season.
For one thing, Swayze is battling pancreatic cancer and was unable to promote the show effectively due to treatments such as chemotherapies. He shot the first season entirely in Chicago last summer but early this year, when the series was about to air, he was admitted to hospital due to pneumonia.
Patrick Swayze Pays Tribute to Natasha Richardson
March 24, 2009 10:03:21Actor Patrick Swayze, who's been battling stage 4 of pancreatic cancer, issued a statement on Monday, March 23, paying tribute to late actress Natasha Richardson, his co-star in the 2002 dramedy flick "Waking Up in Reno". Beside remembering the stage and film actress, Patrick also sent out his well wishes for Natasha's husband Liam Neeson and their sons; Micheal Richard Antonio and Daniel Jack.
"It is such a great loss to this community to lose an actress and person such as Natasha," read Patric's statement. "Gifts like her don't come along very often. It's a rare thing in this industry to have someone with so much talent, beauty, and dedication and yet is imbued with such humility. I know for me and many other people, the world will be a different place without her."
Details of Patrick Swayze's Upcoming Memoir Revealed
February 06, 2009 01:02:52Patrick Swayze has confirmed earlier report claiming he is writing a memoir. Bosses of Atria Books, which is one of Simon & Schuster's imprints, also verified the report, confirming in a statement issued Thursday, February 5 that the memoir will be published this fall.
"The currently untitled book will offer an intimate account of Patrick Swayze's childhood, career and marriage, as well as his brave fight against a diagnosis of stage-four pancreatic cancer, from which he has gleaned wisdom and has remained resolutely optimistic," Atria Books' statement read. "Swayze's wife of over 30 years, Lisa Niemi, will give insight into the intensity of her experience and the enormity of helping a loved one battle a life-threatening disease."
Patrick Swayze to Write a Memoir
January 23, 2009 11:01:11Battling stage 4 of pancreatic cancer, Patrick Swayze reportedly will write an inspirational-type tome with the help of his wife, actress Lisa Niemi. Entertainment Weekly was the first to report that matter.
Contrary to the claim, People cites a source close to Patrick as saying that instead of writing an inspirational book, the movie star will focus his tome on his life's journey, including his current fight against cancer. A representative for Patrick has confirmed the actor's plan to write a memoir to US Weekly, but doesn't give clue about what it will be focused on.
Rep Confirms Patrick Swayze Discharged From Hospital
January 17, 2009 10:01:15Patrick Swayze's representative, Annett Wolf, has exclusively informed People the actor has been released from the hospital following a hospitalization for pneumonia. At time of writing, he is said to be resting at home with wife Lisa Niemi. People has no record on his latest condition though.
Despite being diagnosed with stage 4 of pancreatic cancer, which his representative publicly confirmed in early March last year, Patrick Swayze opts to continue filming cable pilot "The Beast". Following the cancer diagnosis, he's been hit with a number of false reports claiming he loses his battle to the deadly disease.
Patrick Swayze Checks Himself Into Hospital for Pneumonia
January 10, 2009 08:01:07Patrick Swayze has been hospitalized with pneumonia, it has been revealed at a press event for the Television Critics Association in Los Angeles on Friday, January 9. The actor, who is battling stage 4 of pancreatic cancer, initially was scheduled to appear at the event to discuss his upcoming drama "The Beast."
On behalf of Swayze, Abbe Raven, who is the president of A&E, the distribution company of "The Beast," issued a statement during the press event, confirming "Patrick has asked that I tell you that he has checked himself into the hospital this morning for observation after coming down with pneumonia." No words were given on the name of the hospital where the star was treated and on his latest condition.
Patrick Swayze Hits Back Against Near-Death Reports
December 03, 2008 11:12:30Patrick Swayze has issued an exclusive statement to People, hitting back against the mounting Internet reports claiming he is near death as his pancreatic cancer has spread to his liver. Despite media outlets' claim that he has already said goodbye to family and friends, he insists he responds well to treatment and has been "winning" the battle with the disease.
"Pancreatic cancer is an aggressive disease and from the moment I was diagnosed, I knew I was in for the fight of my life. It's a battle, and so far, I've been winning. I'm one of the lucky few that responds well to treatment," so he says in the statement. "It's upsetting that the shoddy and reckless reporting from these publications cast a negative shadow on the positive and good fight I'm fighting. For me, my family, and those close to me, it amounts to downright emotional cruelty. That makes me angry when hope is so precious."
Patrick Swayze's Pancreatic Cancer Reportedly Spreads to Liver
November 28, 2008 04:11:46Sad news comes from actor Patrick Swayze as report has been mounting that his pancreatic cancer has spread to his liver. The National Enquirer breaks the report and several other gossip sites are soon to report the same matter, claiming Patrick even has begun saying goodbye to friends and family after learning his cancer spreads.
"Patrick recently got word that the cancer had spread to his liver and that is what his doctors said would begin the countdown to the end. Patrick knew it was coming because he was suffering increased weakness," a source tells the National Enquirer. "At times, he was so weak that he could barely walk without feeling faint. Sometimes he feels out of breath and has to sit down."
Patrick Swayze on the Verge of Dying, Puts Assets Into Living Trust
April 25, 2008 08:04:48Reportedly responds well to the cancer treatment he's received, Patrick Swayze on the other hand has raised more concern on his health as he's said to have put his all assets into a living trust thus leaving suggestion that he is on the verge of dying of pancreatic cancer. U.S. TV news show Entertainment Tonight claimed to have obtained the paperwork filed by Patrick and his wife Lisa Niemi which dated on March 28, 2008.
Early last month a representative for Patrick confirmed the actor, best known for his breakthrough role in the 1990 film "Ghost," has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. It was reported at that time that he had been undergoing treatment at the Stanford University Medical Center and was expected to continue to be part of the upcoming cable pilot "The Beast" despite the bad news.
Battling Cancer, Patrick Swayze Quits 'Fired Up'
March 11, 2008 04:03:07The speculations stating that the "Dirty Dancing" star Patrick Swayze dropped out from his latest film project because of him battling pancreatic cancer might contain a truthful reports after all. According to Herald Sun, the 55-year-old actor has pulled out from romantic comedy film "Fired Up".
The publication reported that the producers of the Screen Gems' film have let out confirmation about the quitting of Demi Moore co-star in successful feature film "Ghost". "Mr. Swayze withdrew from the film three weeks to a month ago," revealed a representative to the producers. Still, the official announcement has yet to be let out. Further, it isn't clear whether his absence would affect the film.
Patrick Swayze Battling Pancreatic Cancer
March 06, 2008 09:03:57It is sad to report that Patrick Swayze, who starred in "Dirty Dancing" and "Ghost," has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Report on that matter has been confirmed by the actor's representative who furthermore claimed that the actor's upcoming cable pilot "The Beast" will still in contention to become a series with Swayze himself hopes to continue to be part of the show despite the bad news.
Report on Swayze battling pancreatic cancer was first brought to public attention by the National Enquirer. It is claimed that Swayze has been undergoing treatment at the Stanford University Medical Center. The news outlet, moreover, reported the cancer has spread and the actor has been told to prepare for the worst. His condition was so severe and worse he only had five weeks to live.
Swaying Swayze to Enter Rap Scene
January 04, 2006 01:01:29Shifting to be an actor from being a rapper is really not such a surprising idea nowadays, but to venture into rapping from acting is probably quite a bold decision, and that's what Patrick Swayze intends to do in this year according to allhiphop.com.
Previously scored a hit in 1987 through "She's Like the Wind", the "Dirty Dancing" actor openly told the site that he is working on a new tune which will show that "rap rhythms [are] an emotional undercurrent for ballads." Well, let's just wait for the sensation to come then.
