Actor Patrick Swayze has died after a nearly two year long battle with pancreatic cancer.

Swayze, is best known and nominated for a Golden Globe award for his role of dance instructor Johnny Castle in the 1987 hit “Dirty Dancing” as well as Road House in 1989, Ghost in 1990 and Black Dog in 1998. Swayze was also listed by People Magazine as the Sexiest Man Alive in 1991.

Patrick Swayze’s publicist confirmed he passed away on Monday, September 14 at the age of 57. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Niemi.

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Patrick Swayze was hospitalized with pneumonia Friday, days after saying publicly he was angry and going through hell in his fight to beat pancreatic cancer.

The news was released at an A&E event for television critics showcasing Swayze’s new television series The Beast.

Bob DeBitetto, a top A&E executive, said at the session that Swayze had decided to check himself into the hospital “for observation” after coming down with pneumonia. “Patrick did want me to tell you that he is very sorry he couldn’t be at the panel this morning, but he plans to get back to promoting ‘The Beast’ as soon as he is back on his feet.”

Contrary to some rumors doing the rounds, Swayze hasn’t died, although his odds of survival aren’t great. Depending on how far the cancer has spread, his chances of beating it are between 5% and 27%.

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