Patrick Swayze, the star of runaway hits likeGhostandDirty Dancing, died Sept. 14, 2009, of pancreatic cancer at the age of 57 Patrick Swayze, pictured here in a promotional photo for his 1979 ...

Fighting for 20 months, Swayze outlived most with his diagnosis. Sept. 16, 2009— -- Patrick Swayze passed away Monday at the age of 57, but his 20-month battle with pancreatic cancer showed ...

LOS ANGELES — Patrick Swayze’s doctor is “optimistic” about his prognosis for battling pancreatic cancer, and the “Dirty Dancing” actor’s upcoming cable pilot is still in contention ...