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Dirty Dancing Town Pays Tribute to Patrick Swayze

Dirty Dancing is without a doubt one of Patrick Swayze’s most iconic films, as more than 70 percent of you agreed in an OK! online poll. But ever wonder where Patrick’s character Johnny Castle practiced lifts with Baby (Jennifer Grey)? In the small town of Rockford, N.C., where the residents are paying tribute to the … Read More »

September 17th, 2009 / Author: OK! Staff

POLL: What’s Your Favorite Patrick Swayze Film?

September 15th, 2009 / Author: Chris Morran

Patrick Swayze’s Reps Issue Official Statement on His Passing

After the sad news that Patrick Swayze, Dirty Dancing star and acting legend, died today after almost two years battling cancer, his reps have issued an official statement regarding the loss of a beloved icon.
“Patrick Swayze passed away peacefully today with family at his side after facing the challenges of his illness for the last … Read More »

September 14th, 2009 / Author: Mary Beth Quirk

Charlyne Yi Was Never Ever in a Relationship with Michael Cera

It seems the joke’s on us, and Charlyne Yi, who’s famous for her role in Knocked Up, got the last laugh. Fans of Yi and Superbad star Michael Cera were distraught after a report came out on the rumored “breakup” of the Paper Heart co-stars, who were said to be dating for the past three … Read More »

August 4th, 2009 / Author: OK! Staff

Patrick Swayze to Pen Book with Wife

Patrick Swayze may be battling stage four pancreatic cancer, but, true to form, he isn’t slowing down.
The actor, who just completed the first season of the FBI drama Beast, is now planning to pen a book with his wife, Lisa. According to EW.com, Swayze will be taking offers next week. There’s no word on when … Read More »

January 22nd, 2009

Swayze Co-Star: “Patrick’s a Real Fighter”

Patrick Swayze’s co-star in his new A&E drama pilot, The Beast, is speaking out about his experience working with the actor admid his battle with Pancreatic Cancer.
Travis Fimmel tells Extra, "I had a great time working with Patrick on the pilot for The Beast. I’m thrilled that he is doing so well, … Read More »

June 9th, 2008

Patrick & Lisa: Soaring High Together

Actor Patrick Swayze, who recently revealed that he is battling pancreatic cancer, is already receiving the best medical care available, and the outpouring of public sympathy has surely boosted his spirits. But what’s really lifting the Ghost star in this tough time are the hours he spends aloft in his private plane with his … Read More »

March 28th, 2008 / Author: cwillett

New Hope for Patrick

Patrick Swayze’s strong physique may be his greatest weapon in his fight against pancreatic cancer. The 55-year-old actor has been given new hope after finding out that the drug he’s taking to fight his illness responds better to people who are physically fit.
"The drug that Patrick Swayze is taking, Vatalanib, is still in the experimental … Read More »

March 26th, 2008

Patrick’s Brave Fight

As he fights for his life against pancreatic cancer, Patrick Swayze, 55, is being treated at Stanford University Medical Center with chemotherapy and doses of the experimental drug Vatalanib.
But, sadly, OK! has learned that Vatalanib is being tried specifically because Patrick’s cancer is so advanced that it cannot be cured by surgically removing the … Read More »

March 20th, 2008 / Author: OK! Staff