The lesser-known Patrick Swayze
The world knows the Patrick Swayze who redefined dance with Dirty Dancing, so here is a look at his personal life.
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The lesser-known Patrick SwayzeDespite legendary films like Dirty Dancing and Ghost, Swayze remained Oscar-less, in fact he was never even nominated. Meanwhile, his Ghost co-star Whoopi Goldberg won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her performance in that film. (Photo: AFP) -
The lesser-known Patrick SwayzeThere was a dark phase in Swayze's life in the early 1980s when his father died at the age of 52. A few years later his sister committed suicide leading Swayze to alcoholism which had already taken seed after his father's death. By the mid-90s, he sought help to overcome his drinking. (Photo: AFP) -
The lesser-known Patrick SwayzeIn January 2008, Swayze was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He underwent treatment for nearly two years, and continued to work during that period despite failing health, before finally succumbing to death on September 14, 2009. (Photo: AP)
