Remembering Patrick Swayze's life in photos on what would have been his 71st birthday. ... 'I sure would like to make a mark in life,' " Swayze told The New York Times last October.

(CBS) The last days of actor Patrick Swayze, who died of pancreatic cancer on Sept. 14, 2009, are chronicled in "Worth Fighting For," a memoir by his widow, Lisa Niemi Swayze, which went on sale ...

Patrick Swayze's doctor is "optimistic" about his prognosis for battling pancreatic cancer, and the Dirty Dancing actor's upcoming cable pilot is still in contention to become a series.

Patrick Swayze’s widow wrestled with a decision over whether to include a final photo of the frail, sleeping movie star in her new book because she wasn't sure her … ...

For more about Swayze, pick up this week’s issue of PEOPLE, on stands Friday. Kevin Mazur/WireImage When Swayze took his last breath on Sept. 14, 2009 at the couple’s ranch north of L.A., Lisa ...

Patrick Wayne Swayze, born Aug. 18, 1952, in Houston, Texas, was an American actor, singer, dancer and sex symbol. Take a look back at his life and most memorable roles, from ‘Dirty Dancing&#… ...

Patrick Swayze's widow, Lisa Niemi Swayze, opened up about how the two of them reacted to his pancreatic cancer diagnosis, adding the actor knew it wasn't going to end well for him.

Jan. 6, 2009— -- Patrick Swayze has been "going through hell" in his yearlong battle with pancreatic cancer, but that hasn't stopped the actor from taking on a leading role in a new ...

Still, Patrick Swayze has always performed above average in both dance and sports, whichever role he took on. In the photo, a poster of the movie 'The Renegades' from 1982. Provided by Showbizz ...