Patrick Swayze

It's been nearly 35 years since Patrick Swazye danced into hearts as the sexy Johnny Castle in Dirty Dancing. His widow, Lisa Niemi, 66, has said 'I don't ...

'Of all the scenes I ever shot, I probably felt least confident about the love scenes.' Patrick who had been earning a reputation as an action star, as well as a romantic lead, surprised audiences when he signed on to star as a drag queen in the comedy, To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! The actor was nominated for a Golden Globe award for his work in Dirty Dancing, in which he taught Jennifer Grey's awkward Baby to dance and to become true to herself. The film won two Oscars for best original screenplay and a best supporting actress award for Whoopi as a psychic who helped the Swayze's character communicate with his bereaved girlfriend and keep her safe. He continued to hone his craft in the romantic drama Ghost in 1990 with Demi Moore and Whoopi Goldberg. Nomination: Patrick received a Golden Globe nomination for his work in the romantic drama, seen here with Jennifer Grey as Baby

Dirty Dancing tells the story of a young woman (Jennifer Grey) who falls in love with dance instructor Johnny Castle (Swayze) at her family summer camp.

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Dirty Dancing star Patrick Swayze was offered a reported $6 million to star in a sequel. Here's the reason he turned it down.

“Patrick had a high standard, and he wasn’t going to do it just for the money.” “It will never be that movie and it should never try to be that movie.” His final acting role was in the 2009 movie Powder Blue in which he played Velvet Larry. Apparently, he didn’t think a follow-up would do the original film justice. After a few more television roles, Swayze played Darrel Curtis in The Outsiders. The following year he played Chuck in the TV movie The Comeback Kid.

Including — but not limited to — his iconic roles in 'Dirty Dancing' and 'Ghost.'

Patrick Swayze's widow Lisa Niemi Swayze told ET of her husband, who died in 2009, 'I don't think there's anything I don't miss about him'

"He's got such a zest for life and this and that, but it's all the little things that are left." [PEOPLE's free daily newsletter](https://x.specialoffers.meredith.com/ats/show.aspx?cr=588&fm=241) to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories. "I feel like he's with me every day, but of course it'd be nice to have him physically in the room," she continued. [become close in a different way](https://people.com/movies/patrick-swayze-widow-lisa-feels-his-presence-believes-theyll-be-reunited/)," she explained. [incredibly close in your heart](https://people.com/celebrity/patrick-swayzes-wife-i-feel-like-he-hasnt-left/)," said Lisa, 66, noting that the 13 years that have passed are "quite a bit of time" on paper. [his death at age 57](https://people.com/celebrity/patrick-swayze-dies-at-57/) in 2009, from pancreatic cancer — recently told [Entertainment Tonight](https://www.etonline.com/patrick-swayzes-wife-lisa-niemi-shares-memories-of-him-ahead-of-dirty-dancings-35th-anniversary) amid the 35th anniversary of his hit film [Dirty Dancing](https://people.com/movies/jennifer-grey-on-dirty-dancing-2-without-patrick-swayze/) that he was "one of a kind."

"Dirty Dancing" star Patrick Swayze's wife, Lisa Niemi, honored her late husband ahead of the film's 35th anniversary. The "Ghost" actor would have turned ...

["one of a kind"](https://www.foxnews.com/category/entertainment/movies) and said she still feels his presence nearly 13 years later. I think you always have to start fresh, but if they're going to do it, I hope it's the absolute best and it has its own character and personality and source of inspiration." "I feel like he's with me every day, but, of course, it'd be nice to have him physically in the room," she added. [In July 2020, Lionsgate](https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/john-wick-5-dirty-dancing-movie) confirmed there will be a "Dirty Dancing" reboot and said Grey was collaborating with the studio. "When Patrick was still alive, he would always say, 'I’m on my second generation of fans' ... [CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP](https://www.foxnews.com/apps-products?pid=AppArticleLink)

Patrick Swayze's widow, Lisa Niemi Swayze, said her husband would not be tempted into reappearing in the planned Dirty Dancing reboot 35 years on from the ...

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Swayze helped raise awareness by speaking openly about his battle with pancreatic cancer before his early death.

Chemotherapy and radiotherapy on the other hand are medicines used to kill cancer cells. Admitting that he was “going through hell” after a year-long battle with the condition, this was only one example of how Swayze spoke openly about his cancer, his treatment, his thoughts and fears, and his prognosis. Surgery will remove part or, in a small number of cases, all the pancreas. They may also need to remove all or parts of other organs around the pancreas. Like 80 percent of pancreatic cancer patients, Swayze was diagnosed when the disease had already spread. If there was nothing that could be done for him, this is something that we really need to get involved in and we really need to change.'" The lack of research, especially back in 2009 when the star passed away, due to the fact that many individuals who contracted the disease didn’t tend to recover. It is important to note that experiencing the below symptoms does not definitely mean you have pancreatic cancer. But it is important to get them checked by a GP to be sure. The star then explained: “My indigestion issues got gigantic and constant. Here is everything you need to know about the Point Break actor's battle with pancreatic cancer, as reported by The Dirty Dancing star should have celebrated the milestone last Friday, but sadly passed away in 2009, at age 57, after losing his battle with the terrible disease.