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Actor Patrick Swayze dies from cancer.

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Patrick Swayze, the handsome star of romantic films "Dirty Dancing" and "Ghost" has died . The star died Monday at age 57 ,after a long brave battle against pancreatic cancer.

His publicist, Annett Wolf stated
“Swayze passed away peacefully today with family at his side after facing the challenges of his illness for the last 20 months"
 

He was listed by People magazine as its "Sexiest Man Alive" in 1991. His most recent role was the lead in the A&E TV series, The Beast. After his health declined the show was finally canceled June 2009.
 

 

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