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 late actor and have organized a memorial service for the Dirty Dancing star this weekend. Read more »
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Dirty Dancing Town Pays Tribute to Patrick Swayze
September 17th, 2009 / Author: OK! StaffVIDEO: Channing Tatum Takes on Patrick Swayze
July 28th, 2009 / Author: Mary Beth Quirk
Doing his best impression of Johnny from Dirty Dancing, a shirtless Channing Tatum brings the giggles opposite Charlyne Yi’s goofy version of Baby in this spoof of the original romantic/dance movie that made Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey icons. Catch the video after the jump!
New Hope for Patrick
March 26th, 2008
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 stage," Dr. M. Wasif Saif, Associate Professor of Medicine and Director of the Gastrointestinal Program at Yale Universtiy tells OK!. "But recent studies have shown promise for patients taking the drug who are in excellent physical shape."
Patrick’s strength comes from years of horse riding and his dance training at the Joffrey Ballet School in New York. East Valley Feed and Tack owner John Fusano tells OK!, "Patrick orders supplies for his horses from us. I haven’t seen him in a while, but he’s a strapping giant of a man. He’s got tree trunks for legs!"
OK! Exclusive: Swayze Not Headed Back to Work
March 6th, 2008
While everyone in Hollywood is pulling for Patrick Swayze to recover, OK! has exclusively learned that rumors he is currently at work while fighting cancer are not true.
Reports have Swayze playing the role of a gay cheerleading instructor in the romantic comedy Fired Up!, but a rep for producers of the film (currently filming in Los Angeles) say that although Swayze was once attached to the film, he withdrew from the film “three weeks to a month ago.” The role is currently being played by John Michael Higgins (Wag the Dog).
By: Jon Warech
Patrick Swayze Diagnosed With Pancreatic Cancer
March 5th, 2008 / Author: cwillett
Actor Patrick Swayze, the light-footed star who made women everywhere swoon with his portrayal of a hunky but sensitive dance instructor in Dirty Dancing and as a murdered man determined to solve the mystery of his own death in Ghost, is now about to begin the fight of his life.
On Wednesday, the actor’s rep confirmed to OK! that Swayze has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
The statement reads:
"Actor Patrick Swayze has been diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer and is currently undergoing treatment. Patrick’s physician, Dr. George Fisher states, ‘Patrick has a very limited amount of disease and he appears to be responding well to treatment thus far. All of the reports stating the timeframe of his prognosis and his physical side effects are absolutely untrue. We are considerably more optimistic.’ Patrick is continuing his normal schedule during this time, which includes working on upcoming projects. The outpouring of support and concern he has already received from the public is deeply appreciated by Patrick and his family.”
Swayze was diagnosed with the cancer more than a month ago.
The average life expectancy is six to nine months, with only 4 percent of patients living more than five years.
