Patrick Swayze died 15 years ago at age 57

[Polybius]

He passed away September 14, 2009. If he were still alive, he'd be 72 right now. While I have no idea what his politics were, I was a big fan of him and his movies. Patrick, we all miss you dearly.

[Clouds Passing]

1. Patrick

[Aristus]

2. He died of pancreatic cancer only a few months after my Dad died, also of pancreatic cancer.

n/t

[democratsruletheday]

8. Sorry for your loss...

we lost my FIL to a heart attack in '09 as well and he was 57 just like Swayze

[Elessar Zappa]

3. I always liked the movie "Ghost".

I saw it when I was little and was scared by the demons that came at the end and pulled the killer into hell.

[Oopsie Daisy]

7. I liked his character in "To Wong Foo..."

[elocs]

4. If you're not an old duffer yet, there's a lot of people dying coming your way. Every day it will be someone.

A favorite childhood actor, musician, school mate, childhood friend and their parents. It will be relentless, without relent. And finally...the bell tolls for thee as it will for all of us.

[Niagara]

5. It doesn't seem like it was that long ago that we lost Patrick

[FemDemERA]

6. Loved Patrick. One of my favs. Great actor. I don't think

there was any character type that he couldn’t play with conviction. While Dirty Dancing, Roadhouse and Ghost are deserving of praise, his lesser publicized shows are worth a look as well. If you have not watched “Next of Kin”, I highly recommend it. Also, his last work, “The Beast”. Sadly, only one season. “The Last Dance” has incredibly beautiful dancing. “City of Joy” is moving, heartbreaking and uplifting all at the same time. Same with “To Wong Foo…”, which also manages to make one laugh, even as it makes you see a different perspective.

Gosh I just might have to check out my dvd shelf today…