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20 August 2008 12:04 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Cancer-battling actor Patrick Swayze's work ethic has left producers and co-stars on the set of his new TV show stunned.

The 56-year-old Dirty Dancing star was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in February, and was rumoured to have just months left to live.

But Swayze is back at work putting in 12-hour days on the Chicago, Illinois set of The Beast.

Producer Steven Pearl tells Us Weekly, "Watching Patrick on set is like watching a great workhorse.

"Patrick gets his 5.30am call and anytime we need him out there on the set, he's there, and he's there until wrap."

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19 August 2008 8:30 AM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

It was a happy – and healthy – 56th birthday Monday for Patrick Swayze, who celebrated on the Chicago set of his A&E series, The Beast. The Dirty Dancing actor, who revealed in March that he is battling pancreatic cancer, filmed scenes in Chicago's Millenium Park beginning early Monday morning and throughout the day, surrounded by fans who came out to wish him a happy birthday. When lunchtime rolled around, Swayze and wife Lisa Niemi enjoyed a birthday lunch at his trailer. The crew, which had decorated his trailer for the occasion, presented him with a birthday cake. But that wasn't

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7 August 2008 6:30 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Patrick Swayze's cult movie Dirty Dancing is set for a Christmas makeover - as part of a limited edition package aimed at pyjama parties and sleepovers.

The Ultimate Girls' Night In Collector's Pack features a copy of the 1987 romance, a promotional nightdress, washbag and eye mask and a special DVD that features commentaries, deleted scenes, outtakes and interviews.

The quirky new package will be released in November.

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3 August 2008 7:08 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny's characters in The X-Files have topped a poll to find the U.K.'s favourite movie partnership of all time.

The pair, who played paranormal investigators Dana Scully and Fox Mulder in the cult sci-fi series and film, beat other iconic couplings such as Batman and Robin who came in second in the ranking.

Johnny Castle and Frances (Baby) Houseman from 1987 movie Dirty Dancing were voted in to third position, while Danny and Sandy from 1978 movie musical Grease claimed fourth place.

The 1967 Bonnie and Clyde film scooped fifth place for the bank robbers. partnership.

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31 July 2008 5:20 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Patrick Swayze has reportedly been approached to star in a sequel to his hit 1987 movie Dirty Dancing.

The film, which also starred Jennifer Grey, spawned a spin-off movie Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights in 2004 with a young, then-unknown cast.

But now Swayze - who is currently battling pancreatic cancer - is said to be considering a return to the role which shot him to international fame.

A source tells British newspaper Metro, "It's great news that Patrick is so well and there are lots of offers for him. Everyone wants him to star in a 'Dirty Dancing' sequel. It's just a matter of him making his mind up."

The 55-year-old is back at work following his cancer diagnosis, starring in new TV series The Beast.

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29 July 2008 5:50 AM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

Nobody puts Patrick Swayze in a corner! The 55-year-old Dirty Dancing star looked fit and healthy Monday as he filmed The Beast, his first acting job since he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer earlier this year. The self-proclaimed "miracle" – who announced he had pancreatic cancer in March and began chemotherapy – looked tanned and smiling on the set of the A&E TV series. (Episodes of the show – in which Swayze plays and FBI agent – are scheduled to begin airing next year.) "Patrick is an amazing person," his costar Larry Gilliard Jr. recently told People. "He's so positive. I'm really looking

5 July 2008 12:58 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

The screen kiss between Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore in 1990 movie Ghost has been voted the best ever. The spaghetti kiss in Disney classic Lady And The Tramp finished second in the survey, followed by Swayze and Jennifer Grey in 1987's Dirty Dancing. Women voted Ghost and Dirty Dancing into the top two places, (more)

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28 May 2008 5:11 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Actor Patrick Swayze has delighted fans with "great news" - he is responding positively to his treatment for pancreatic cancer.

Earlier this year, numerous reports surfaced in U.S. tabloids alleging the Dirty Dancing star was close to death, after announcing that he had been diagnosed with the disease.

But, proving he is healthy and happy, Swayze - who is currently undergoing treatment at Stanford University Medical Center in California - is continuing to live a full and busy life, attending a Los Angeles Lakers' game over the weekend (23-25May08) and shopping for a diamond pendant to give his wife Lisa for her birthday.

He tells People.com, "Thought I'd give you guys a little update. Lisa and I have been back and forth from New Mexico enjoying the arrival of spring and new baby calves. This past weekend, we spent a fun time with friends in Reno for Lisa's birthday, where I took her jewellery shopping at Kenny G + Company and (we) were able to find her something really special and much deserved!

"In the meantime, I am continuing treatment at Stanford and the great news is I continue to respond well."

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27 May 2008 6:35 AM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

Patrick Swayze is sharing his "great news" with People: His positive response to treatment for pancreatic cancer has allowed him to live a full and busy life. In addition to attending a Lakers game over the weekend, the Dirty Dancing star has traveled, socialized and on Monday got in birthday shopping for wife Lisa, ordering a diamond pendant from a jeweler friend in Nevada. In an exclusive statement to People readers, Swayze says: "Thought I'd give you guys a little update. Lisa and I have been back and forth from New Mexico enjoying the arrival of spring and new baby calves.

25 May 2008 12:00 AM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

Patrick Swayze and his wife Lisa were two famous faces in the crowd Friday as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs 101-71 during Game 2 of the Nba Western Conference playoff series at L.A.'s Staples Center. Swayze, 55, revealed in March that he has pancreatic cancer. But last month the star of Dirty Dancing and Ghost released a statement with his wife, telling People his treatment is going well. "We're thrilled and grateful for the positive response Patrick has shown towards his treatment," the couple said. "He has very strong willpower and he's a very determined individual,

22 May 2008 6:58 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Cancer-stricken Ghost star Patrick Swayze and his wife Lisa Niemi have renewed their wedding vows, according to U.S. reports.

The couple jetted off to their New Mexico ranch to exchange vows again, before a small group of close friends.

The actor was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at the beginning of 2008, and is fighting for his life, according to America's the Globe.

Swayze and Niemi will celebrate their 33rd wedding anniversary on 12 June and the actor is determined to live up to that date and beyond.

An insider tells the publication, "He is refusing to give up, but right now he's living for today."

The source insists the renewed wedding vows were very special for the couple: "It was very important to him (Swayze) to express his love and commitment to Lisa. They both mean the world to one another."

The Globe recently revealed Swayze has drawn up his will to include plans for his own funeral, and he has settled all his affairs - just in case he suddenly loses his cancer battle.

The Dirty Dancing star continues to undergo treatment in Stanford, California, but close friends insist the future doesn't look too bright for the movie star.

One pal tells the Globe, "It's deadly serious. Doctors have told him that if or when the cancer spreads to his brain he has two weeks to live."

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21 May 2008 3:21 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Jennifer Grey was unhappy when she discovered that she would be starring opposite Patrick Swayze in Dirty Dancing.

The actress did not want to re-team with Swayze on the 1987 hit after the pair clashed on the set of previous movie Red Dawn.

Producer Linda Gottlieb told Access Hollywood: "When Jennifer heard that Patrick was playing the part, she was not a happy camper.

"They had performed together in Red Dawn and I gather that was . . .

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20 May 2008 11:47 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Actress Jennifer Grey was far from happy when she learned Patrick Swayze would be her love interest in cult movie Dirty Dancing because she hated working with the actor on a previous film.

Grey let it be known to producers that she had not enjoyed making Red Dawn with the movie hunk - and feared she and Swayze would not have the chemistry needed for the 1987 film.

Producer Linda Gottlieb recalls, "When Jennifer heard that Patrick was playing the part she was not a happy camper.

"They had performed together in Red Dawn and I gather that was not a wonderful working relationship.

"They had very different temperaments - Jennifer is a kind of spontaneous girl and she'd be very emotional; she would cry easily. Patrick is the exact opposite."

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2 May 2008 6:41 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Jennifer Grey has "great faith" that Dirty Dancing partner Patrick Swayze will beat cancer.

The actress described her former co-star as a "fighter" and said he will give his all to combating the disease.

She told Us magazine: "I wish him all my love, and I have great faith that he is a fighter, and he will fight this.

"The thing about the . . .

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1 April 2008 9:06 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Actress Kelly Lynch is confident her Road House co-star Patrick Swayze will emerge triumphant in his cancer battle, because he is the "most determined, positive person" she has ever met.

The 49-year-old became firm friends with the Dirty Dancing hunk - who announced he had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last month - after starring alongside him in the 1989 film.

Swayze, 55, is currently undergoing energy-sapping chemotherapy treatment to destroy cancerous cells, but Lynch has no doubt the star is going to beat the disease.

She tells People.com, "If anyone can get through this, it's him. (He is) the most determined, positive, forward-thinking person I've ever met.

"I say my prayers for him but I have a lot of hope that he'll get through this."

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29 March 2008 6:56 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Ailing Patrick Swayze has taken to the skies in a bid to fly away his cancer woes.

The Dirty Dancing star went public with his pancreatic cancer diagnosis earlier this month, and is currently undergoing treatment.

And he's finding time to get away from his health crisis by taking off for long flights around California and Nevada with his wife Lisa Niemi, according to Ok! magazine.

As well as flying from their home to Stanford University Medical Center, where Swayze is being treated, the licensed pilot is also enjoying pleasure flights.

A source tells the publication that the actor and his wife recently spent 11 hours in their 11-seat Beechcraft Super King Air 200, flying to various sites around California and Nevada.

The source says, "Being able to do what they love most, and do it together, is helping them to remain as optimistic as possible."

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27 March 2008 5:05 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Olivia Newton-john has sent a message of hope to cancer sufferer Patrick Swayze.

The actress - who has survived breast cancer - was saddened to hear of Swayze's battle with pancreatic cancer.

The Dirty Dancing star, 55, confirmed he is suffering from the potentially life-threatening disease earlier this month and is currently undergoing chemotherapy.

And Newton-John has sent her best wishes for a swift recovery.

She says, "I spent some time with Patrick and his horses. We rode his beautiful Arab horses together - I'll send him a personal message, but I'd just like to send my love right now."

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17 March 2008 5:19 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

British rockers Boy Kill Boy are wishing Patrick Swayze a speedy recovery - after he inspired them to follow their dreams.

The Dirty Dancing star confirmed he has pancreatic cancer earlier this month, and the Boy Kill Boy stars credit the actor with helping raise their profile in Hollywood after he invited them to an impromptu party while they were in Los Angeles.

Singer Chris Peck says, "Me and our drummer Shaz were outside a club when it closed, saying it was too early to go back to our hotel, when out of nowhere Patrick Swayze appeared and invited us to a party with him.

"He gave us a lift in his car, drove up to what is known as Inspiration Point and told us about how we should follow our dreams. Then we went to this amazing house party where we were treated like kings all night by people calling us Pat's mates. It was incredible."

Peck adds, "He gave us a boost in Hollywood, now we hope the doctors can look after him and get him back to full health."

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13 March 2008 11:55 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Actor Patrick Swayze is still smoking cigarettes despite battling pancreatic cancer.

The Dirty Dancing star, 55, confirmed he is suffering from the potentially life-threatening disease earlier this month and is currently undergoing chemotherapy.

But the actor has refused to give up smoking - despite it being linked to a third of pancreatic cancers.

Photographs of the star looking pale, gaunt and puffing on a cigarette emerged in the British media on Friday (14March08).

However, Swayze's brother Don denies he smokes three packets a day - and insists he is fighting the disease like a "warrior".

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12 March 2008 12:02 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Patrick Swayze's elderly mother has paid tribute to the star, insisting he "doesn't deserve" his battle with pancreatic cancer.

The Dirty Dancing actor was recently revealed to be suffering from the potentially life-threatening disease. He is currently undergoing chemotherapy - and U.S. tabloid the National Enquirer, which broke the story, claims he has just weeks to live.

Admitting her fears for her 55-year-old son, Patsy Swayze, 81, says: "He doesn't deserve to get this. He just doesn't deserve it.

"He's got such a big heart. He's been such a good and generous and thoughtful person. It breaks my heart to know he's suffering. But he bears it and he's determined to beat this. He's hanging in there and getting the best treatment he can."

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