“Dirty Dancing” and “Ghost” star, Patrick Swayze, 57, died on September 14, 2009 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. It was reported that his family was at his side when he died.

Despite being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer early in 2008, Patrick had a starring role as a veteran FBI agent on A & E’s “The Beast”. The series was cancelled after only one season, even though there was a story line in place to “kill off” Swayze’s character in the event the actor couldn’t continue with his role.

My favorite movie of his was “Red Dawn” with Charlie Sheen and C. Thomas Howell. I remember going to the movies with my friend Bridget while we were in highschool and how she cried at the end.

Thank you for all you’ve given us, Patrick. We will miss you.