ABOVE: At the height of his fame, Swayze attempted to add pop singer to his resume with the ballad, “She’s Like the Wind.”
A Texas-born ballet dancer known for his star turns in movies such as Dirty Dancing, Road House and Ghost, Patrick Swayze made a name for himself as an actor, dancer, singer and People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive (1991).
Among Swayze’s better-known films are the Outsiders, Point Break (w/Keanu Reeves and members of the Red Hot Chili Peppers), and Red Dawn, a high school war movie currently being remade.
The star of stage and screen turned to television in 2009, emerging with the gritty police series, The Beast. However, around this time it was also revealed that Swayze was battling pancreatic cancer. His illness and inability to work long hour filming and promoting the TV series likely contributed to it being cancelled.
Eight months after announcing his diagnosis, the star lost his battle on September 14, 2009. Swayze was 57.
Which Swayze film/scene or song is your favorite?
Tell us in the comments section. RIP.
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Rebecca says...
09.15.09 3:37 pm
My favorite Patrick Swayze movie is Dirty Dancing. I could watch the dance scene at the end over and over again. I had such a crush on him when I was younger! Rest in Peace Patrick!