Patrick Swayze Denies Reports He Is Near Death

Yahoo News/Reuters ^ | Tuesday Dec. 2, 2008 2:07 PM ET | n/a

[Mila]

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – "Dirty Dancing" star Patrick Swayze, who has pancreatic cancer, on Tuesday denied tabloid stories that he is near death.

Swayze, 56, said in a statement he was home with his family for the holidays after finishing work on his new television series "The Beast."

"The only thorn in my side being that many tabloids have been consistently reporting lies and false information about me and those close to me," Swayze said.

Lately, he said, "they're reporting that I'm on my last legs and saying goodbye to my tearful family."

The National Enquirer has reported Swayze's cancer spread to his liver. The Globe, another tabloid, placed the actor's photo on its cover with the headline "Swayze Deathbed Secret!"

[Mila]

Encouraging article about the state of Swayze's health. Still dire, but suggests that there is still hope.

[PigRigger]

Patrick always came across as a stand up dude...at least to me...my prayers for him during this time...

My Dad was taken by liver cancer....it was not easy for him....some tough times lie ahead for Patrick...I wish him well....

[Calpernia]

[Virginia Ridgerunner]

I liked this one too...

[RushIsMyTeddyBear]

I like ol’ PS. Always seemed like a real ‘man’ to me. He has done very well dealing with pancreatic cancer. That is one cancer no-one wants to get. Most of the time it is not treatable and death is swift once diagnosed. It took my uncle years ago.

I wish him well and many prayers to him and his family.

[CrazyIvan]

“The only thorn in my side being that many tabloids have been consistently reporting lies and false information about me and those close to me,” Swayze said.

If I'm ever terminally ill I hope the tabloids report it. It would make me hang on just to piss them off.

[Calpernia]

You are right. That is a great one too.

[Hatteras]

[napscoordinator]

Go screw yourself tabloids. I realy hate when they do stuff like this. I think Patrick Swayze is a family values type of guy. Look how long he has been married! He and his wife are one of the few really long term marriages. Oh and both on first marriages to boot!

[ScottinVA]

He seems like a decent guy. My prayers up for him and his family.

[Rumplemeyer]

Wasn't it Mark Twain who said “the rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated”? God bless Mr. Swayze and his family.

[nina0113]

The scene where the hillbilly men are loading up weapons, while the women are packing coolers is one of my favorites.

[Le Chien Rouge]

Prayers for the man........Road House was ALWAYS a guilty pleasure for me!!!!!!

[The Duke]

Same here with “Point Break”.

[beaversmom]

Hope and prayers that Swayze beats the odds.

[mountn man]

Same here. My favorite Swayze film.

[fieldmarshaldj]

Was happy to hear it. Prayers that he beats it.

[mysterio]

Scary stuff. Prayers for his health.

[jersey117]

Prayers for Patrick. Loved him in the North and South miniseries.