Dirty Dancing With Cancer: Swayzefest
So as most of you know, the news came across the wire yesterday that Patrick Swayze has pancreatic cancer. Now the tabloids *cough Enquirer* said he had weeks to live and that he was basically on his deathbed. Despite the suspect nature of the reports, pancreatic cancer is a scary thing. Very few people survive. Most die in months and less than 5% live longer than five years.
The good new is that this morning Swayze’s doctor released a statement saying that he only had a small amount of cancer and that his prognosis is relatively good. He is receiving treatment and continues to work on his projects.
So today I have put together a Patrick Swayze Mini tribute.
First let me say that even though I have never been a huge Swayze fan, I have always thought that he was an above average male lead in the movies. Even though he can’t seem to be able to keep his shirt on like some other actors *cough, McConnaughey*, I respect the guy.
Let us start with some Rifftrax’ed clips of Swayze’s 80’s cheesefest, Roadhouse:
MST3K’s Patrick Swayze Christmas:
Saturday night live Swayzefest:
And we’ll end with what gave Swayze his start. Dirty Dancing and this music video:
I hated to read about his cancer. I have always enjoyed Patrick’s acting and sense of humor. He was never afraid to make fun of his own persona and image on shows.
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Ken Albin
March 8, 2008
I have video of him that I shot while he was show horsing his Arabian at the Kentucky Horse Park. You are welcome to add it to your list of videos here if you wish.
Ping =^.^=
pingpanther
March 18, 2008