Swayze was best known for his role as a dance teacher in Dirty Dancing. He also recorded a song for the soundtrack of the film. She's Like The Wind became a top 10 hit. Prior to that, he starred in the television series North and South, about the American Civil War.

On March 5, 2008, a spokesman for Swayze announced that he had pancreatic cancer. The spokesman denied that the actor would only have a short time to live. At that time, Swayze responded well to the treatment and was able to continue his daily work. However, his condition worsened and a year and a half later, on September 14, 2009, Swayze died at the age of 57. R.I.P #weetjenog

Patrick Swayze gone but not forgotten

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