Patrick Swayze: The Truth - A Barbara Walters Special: 1/7/09

Patrick Swayze has been aggressively fighting stage 4 pancreatic cancer for the last year but said he hasn't let the battle take over his life. ''One thing I'm not gonna do is chase staying alive,'' Swayze told Barbara Walters in his first interview since the diagnosis last year. ''You spend so much time chasing staying alive, you won't live.''

The 56-year-old-actor, beloved for his role in the film ''Dirty Dancing,'' said he and wife Lisa Niemi still find time to dance together. And a few months ago, on the spur of the moment, they decided to renew their vows. The interview took place at his California ranch.

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[vmarini710]

^^He is one of the most beautiful people who has ever lived. Not by the genetic make up of his face, the way he moved, or what he wore on his body, but because he had a heart of gold and lived a genuine life. Rest in peace, Patrick. I'm sure he's dancing in heaven with the angels. <3

[3folkfleur]

what does he say at 1:45?

[xxleandraxx1]

my nana died the same day as farrah & michael jackson I never cried so much..

I felt so sad over patrick i love his movies, legend and a strong fighter reminds me

of my papa he had leaukima my grandpa fought it for 6 years and left too young BUT he proved the doctors wrong. 1 year he lived 6 years

[red5llaw]

Amen.

[SoftVelvetNights]

in nursing that's pretty much what they told us pancreatic cancer = death. it's sad and tragic, and i'm amazed that he survived so long. he was truly a brave fighter, and he will be missed.

[retrozfann]

Thanks for this. Have been wanting to see it. Love Road House, Point Break, and Black Dog!

RIP Patrick! you will not be forgotten.