New York Times | Actor Patrick Swayze passes away at 57 Rediff Veteran Hollywood actor Patrick Swayze died of pancreatic cancer on Monday, aged 57. The Dirty Dancing star lost his battle to cancer after struggling for at least 20 months. 'Patrick Swayze passed away peacefully today with family at his side after ... US film star Patrick Swayze dies 'Free Swayze's City of Joy' Patrick Swayze: the image of dignity, decency and defiance |