Patrick Swayze
 Birthday: August 18, 1952 Age: 59 Sign: Leo Birthplace: Houston, Texas Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Big Break: Dirty Dancing | Biography Patrick Swayze was born on August 18th, 1952 in Houston, Texas to mother Patsy, a choreographer, and father Jesse, an engineer. So it’s pretty evident who Patrick got his moves from for Dirty Dancing! And speaking of that movie, that’s what put Patrick on the map! But prior to Dirty Dancing, Swayze got roles such as Danny Zuko in the Broadway production of Grease, a part in The Outsiders, and Youngblood, in which he was considered part of the then “brat pack.” After Dirty Dancing in 1987 came his next big hit Ghost, in which he starred with Demi Moore and Whoopie Goldberg in 1990. The next year, he was chosen as People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive. Patrick has had ups and downs in his personal life. He’s been married to Lisa Niemi since 1975, which has been one of the few stable aspects of his life. In 1982 Patrick’s father died of a heart attack, which caused him to turn to alcohol. But his latest battle has been with pancreatic cancer, with with he was diagnosed in January of 2008. He’s been undergoing chemo and other treatments at the Stanford University Medical Center. Most recently Patrick denied that the cancer had spread to his liver. In April 2009, it was reported that Patrick only weighed 109 pounds. Did you know…
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The latest to jump on the remake bandwagon is Dirty Dancing, the 1987 film starring Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze.
The remake will reportedly incorporate songs from the original and will be directed by the original choreographer, Kenny Ortega. But this is Dirty Dancing, a movie that’s iconic for so many of us. And with the death of Patrick Swayze, it’s become legendary. A remake will never come close to the original, so why try?
If Hollywood is known for anything, it’s—well—sex and drug scandals. But also, unnecessary remakes. Here are ten of them that didn’t need to happen.
September 21, 2010
Grey burst into tears remembering her late friend and co-star Patrick Swayze, and even judge Carrie Ann Inaba got teary-eyed after the performance!
We think these two are definitely early frontrunners! Check out the performance below.
October 27, 2009
Lisa Niemi will reportedly sit down with Oprah for a conversation that will air this Friday.
According to a press statement from Harpo Productions, Oprah has gotten the “first one-on-one interview since the death of her husband.”
Patrick and Lisa met and fell in love when a then-16-year-old Lisa was student at his mother’s dance studio.
The pair was married for 34 years. Lisa will promote the book she wrote with Swayze, The Time of My Life.
Check out Popeater to find out when Lisa will appear on The Oprah Winfrey Show.
October 23, 2009
Neimi will reportedly join Elizabeth Edwards and Susan St. James in a in a roundtable discussion on Grief, Healing and Resilience at the Women's Conference 2009 in Long Beach, CA on Oct. 27.
The discussion will be moderated by California First Lady and Women's Conference host Maria Shriver, who lost her mother Eunice Shriver this summer, as well as her uncle Ted Kennedy.
The Women's Conference gathers more than 100 newsmakers and world opinion leaders with 25,000 women from all walks of life for to be "educated, inspired and empowered to be Architects of Change in their own lives, within their communities and around the world."
We hope this enables Lisa to grow stronger after Patrick’s death. She was always a permanent fixture by his side during his last days, and living without him must be a constant struggle for her.
For more information, visit the www.WomensConference.org.
September 22, 2009
She lost the baby three months into the pregnancy, and while they kept trying for another baby, it never happened.
Writing in his memoirs, The Time Of My Life, Patrick said: "I couldn't wait to become a dad, to have a child with this woman I loved so dearly. And I wanted to be the best father I could be - the kind of father my dad had been to me.
“I felt completely crushed with grief. We wanted to try again, but the loss had been so devastating that we just couldn't do it right away. We figured we had plenty more years ahead of us. Eventually, we did start trying again hoping Lisa would get pregnant. But she never did."
Patrick and Lisa were married for 33 years, so Patrick figured at some point they would become parents, but unfortunately that didn't happen. He seemed like he would have been a great dad, it's tragic that he lost his life so early.
September 18, 2009
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Swayze's ashes will remain at his lawyers office until his wife Lisa arranges for them to be moved.
“Patrick Swayze has been cremated and his wife Lisa is moving ahead with plans to scatter his remains on his New Mexico ranch,” a source said.
Patrick Swayze fought a very brave battle and unfortunately lost his life on Monday from Pancreatic cancer. He was 57.
Meanwhile, the residents of the town which Dirty Dancing was filmed are planning a memorial service for the actor.
The town of Lake Lure will hold a memorial service this Saturday at 7 p.m. at Firefly Cove.
Visitors will be urged to donate to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.
September 17, 2009
Patrick lost his life to pancreatic cancer earlier this week after a two year battle with the disease. Him and his wife Lisa revealed plans to release his memoir back in February and it's already on its way to the bookshelves.
"I began thinking to myself, I've had more lifetimes than any 10 people put together, and it's been an amazing ride," he wrote in his soon-to-be released memoir, The Time of My Life.
He adds, "I couldn't be dying - I had too much to live for! I never took any painkillers since they dull not only your pain but also your sharpness."
He admits he was "determined to live until a cure is found," but unfortunately he had to accept his fate when the tumor spread to his liver.
Patrick was a great actor, husband and friend. He'll be remembered fondly for years to come and now thanks to his memoir, we’ll soon know more about the man who danced into our hearts.
September 16, 2009
Show producer Conrad Green says, “We have some very fond memories of [Patrick] coming to help us our when we were a tiny little show way back when.”
He continues, “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.”
Patrick made a cameo back in 2005 on DWTS, and taught contestant John O’Hurley some dance moves during a rehearsal. He then showed his support for the show by sitting in the audience at the season finale.
This is a great way to honor Patrick and pay tribute to the way we will all remember him. Check out the tribute below...
September 16, 2009
Swayze loved his ranch and would visit often, so the family wanted it to be his final resting place.
“Swayze loved the ranch and visited whenever he could. 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," reports Radaronline.
Patrick's friends, family and co-stars have all released very heart warming statements about his passing and we just got word that on September 23 ABC's hit show Dancing With the Stars will pay a special tribute to the late star.
“We have some very fond memories of [the late actor] coming to help us our when we were a tiny little show way back when,” Dancing’s executive producer Conrad Green tells People.
“He was one of the few people to integrate dance with being an A-list actor,” Green says. “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.”
Sounds like a very fitting tribute to a very talented man. Our condolences to Patrick's family, he'll truly be missed. We'll make sure to post more details about his upcoming memorial and cremation as soon as we hear more!
September 15, 2009
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Some of Patrick's most famous co-stars and friends have come forward to express their sadness for this great loss. Here's what they had to say:
"Patrick was a rare and beautiful combination of raw masculinity and amazing grace. Gorgeous and strong, he was a real cowboy with a tender heart. He was fearless and insisted on always doing his own stunts, so it was not surprising to me that the war he waged on his cancer was so courageous and dignified. 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. My heart goes out to his wife and childhood sweetheart, LisaNiemi, to his mom,Patsy, and to the rest of their family." ---Jennifer Grey aka: Baby from 'Dirty Dancing'
"Patrick was a really good man, a funny man and one to whom I owe much that I can't ever repay. I believe in Ghost's message, so he'll always be near." ---Whoopi Goldberg
"Patrick you are loved by so many and your light will forever shine in all of our lives. In the words of Sam to Molly. 'It's amazing Molly. The love inside, you take it with you. I will miss you." ---Demi Moore, via People.com.
"He fought the bravest battle and sadly lost. My heart goes out to his wonderful Lisa, his wife and soul mate for 34 years." ---Barbara Walters
"Patrick Swayze was a talented and passionate artist who struck a memorable chord with audiences throughout the world. He played a wide range of characters both on stage and in movies and his celebrated performances made the hard work of acting look effortless -- which I know from experience is not easy. As a fan and as an actor, I admired Patrick and I know that he will be dearly missed. On behalf of all Californians, Maria and I send our deepest condolences to Patrick's family, friends and fans." ---Arnold Schwarzenegger
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