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Patrick Swayze Dies at 57

Patrick Swayze died today from pancreatic cancer after a long battle of nearly 2 years as reported by TMZ.com and other sources**File Photo** * SWAYZE HOSPITALISED WITH PNEUMONIA PATRICK SWAYZE has suffered a cancer set-back and has checked himself into hospital after coming down with pneumonia. Just two days after his candid interview with broadcaster Barbara Walters aired on U.S. TV, the actor was forced to skip a Los Angeles press conference on Friday (9Jan09) to talk about his new show The Beast. Explaining his absence, A&E cable network president Robert DeBitetto revealed the 56-year-old was under observation in an California clinic. DeBitetto, who was praised for keeping Swayze on The Beast despite his public battle with pancreatic cancer, told reporters, "I just spoke with Patrick Swayze. "He checked himself into the hospital this morning for observation after coming down with pneumonia. "Anyone who has had chemotherapy will know the toll it takes on the immune system. Illness are unavoidable. Patrick is very sorry to be unable to attend and promises to promote the Beast when he is back on his feet. "He thanks everyone for the outpouring of support." An unnamed producer on The Beast told okmagazine.com at the press conference, "For him, it's a bump in the road. We're all wishing him well." Swayze's co-star Travis Fimmel added, "He's fearless, an icon. I can't say enough good things about the guy." The Beast premieres on 15 January (09) (IG/RXM&WNWCUO/IG) Patrick Swayze at a photocall for Guys and dolls at Century, Shaftsbury avenue London, England - 05.06.06 Credit: WENN. The news was released by his publicist, Annett Wolf, who said he died with his family at his side.

On a personal note, Patrick Swayze had an impact on my life with his role in To Wong Foo Thanks For Everything, Julie Newmar where he took the role of a successful drag queen who sets out on a journey across the country… and through our hearts. While  this movie is silly and hilarous, it really spoke volumes to those of us who ARE drag queens in real life.

This writer is saddened by the passing of a great actor and beautiful human being.

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