Patrick Swayze, the ruggedly handsome actor and classically trained dancer who shot to stardom in two hit romantic films, "Dirty Dancing" and "Ghost," has died. He was 57.
Swayze was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer early in 2008 and went on to film a final television series, the police drama "The Beast," while undergoing chemotherapy. A publicist for Swayze confirmed the death of the actor.