Facts Of The Day (Patrick Swayze)

November 14th, 2009 more images more imagesLONDON - Talent show Strictly Come Dancing will soon pay tribute to late actor Patrick Swayze. Dancers Brian Fortuna and Kristina Rihanoff will perform on the track 'She's Like The Wind,' from the star's film 'Dirty Dancing.' "Kristina is a big fan of Patrick and asked the show if she could do a tribute," the Sun quoted a source as saying.

September 29th, 2009 A private memorial service for actor PATRICK SWAYZE will be held on 4 October (09) at Sony Studios in Los Angeles. The actor's mother, brother Donald and wife Lisa Niemi are expected to attend the exclusive get together.

September 25th, 2009 A-HA frontman MORTEN HARKET smiles when fans point out his resemblance to PATRICK SWAYZE - because it was the actor himself who first noticed their similarity. The Take On Me hitmaker admits he was upset after hearing Swayze had passed away earlier this month (Sep09) because he was a big fan of the Dirty Dancing star - who couldn't believe how much the two stars looked alike.

September 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Actress Whoopi Goldberg remembers late actor Patrick Swayze as a "funny man" who repeatedly flashed his bare bottom while she shot for their hit movie Ghost. The 53-year-old American actress insists she has fond memories of their time together.

September 15th, 2009 Atmosphere Fans continue to lay flowers in tribute at the Hollywood Walk of Fame star of the late Patrick Swayze, who lost his battle with pancreatic cancer yesterday (14Sep09). Los Angeles, California.more images

September 15th, 2009 We are all sad at how suddenly Patrick Swayze died. The famous star of Ghost and Dirty Dancing, died at the age of 57 due to pancreatic cancer.

September 15th, 2009 Late actor PATRICK SWAYZE was a long shot to play Sam in hit movie GHOST - because the movie's director, Jerry Zucker, and screenwriter, Bruce Joel Rubin, insisted he was the wrong man for the job. But when Harrison Ford, Tom Cruise and Tom Hanks passed on the part, they agreed to audition Swayze.

September 15th, 2009 WHOOPI GOLDBERG will always look back and laugh when she recalls her time working with PATRICK SWAYZE on hit movie GHOST - because the late actor repeatedly flashed his bare bottom at her as she was filming. The stars became firm friends after starring in the 1990 film with Demi Moore and Goldberg was heartbroken to learn of Swayze's death on Monday (14Sep09).

September 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Veteran actor Patrick Swayze died of pancreatic cancer on Monday, aged 57. The 'Dirty Dancing' star lost his battle to cancer after struggling for at least 20 months.

September 15th, 2009 Patrick Swayze is no more. The hollywood hunk who danced to people's hearts with Dirty Dancing, succumbed to death at the age of 57 with pancreatic cancer.

September 14th, 2009 NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES - Hollywood actor Patrick Swayze has died at 57, spokeswoman Annett Wolf told The Hollywood Reporter Monday. He had publicly battled cancer for nearly two years, continuing to act in television projects.

September 14th, 2009 more images "I regretted every bump we ever had in our relationship. I regretted every time I yelled at him.

August 6th, 2009 LONDON - Actor Patrick Swayze is reportedly bent on not letting his battle with pancreatic cancer dampen his spirits. The "Dirty Dancing" star was seen sporting a wry smile and a brave face as he left La shops with brother Donny.

July 20th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Actor Patrick Swayze seems to have regained his health, 18 months after being diagnosed with cancer. The 56-year-old "Dirty Dancing" actor was spotted wearing a cowboy hat, sunglasses and a new goatee beard at a fast food joint here, reported thesun.co.uk.

July 20th, 2009 LONDON - He might be battling cancer, but Patrick Swayze has now been donning a new healthier look since he was last clicked in April this year. The 'Ghost' star, who is battling advanced pancreatic cancer, has completed a course of chemotherapy in Los Angeles.