Patrick Swayze
Early life
Swayze was born on August 18, 1952 in Houston, Texas, the son of Patricia "Patsy" Yvonne Helen (née Karnes) — a choreographer, dance instructor, and dancer—and Jesse Wayne Swayze, an engineering drafter.[2] His brother, Don Swayze, is also an actor. Other siblings include Vicki (deceased) and Sean. Although the surname "Swayze" is of Norman French origin, he is of mainly Irish descent.[3] Distant relatives include John Cameron Swayze; William Holden; Tom Hulce; Evgenia Citkowitz, wife of actor Julian Sands; and ancestor Judge Samuel Swayze (1688/1689–1759). Until age 20, Swayze lived in the Oak Forest neighborhood of Houston, where he attended St. Rose of Lima Catholic School, Oak Forest Elementary School, Black Middle School, and Waltrip High School. During this time, he also pursued multiple artistic and athletic skills, such as ice skating, classical ballet, and acting in school plays. He studied gymnastics at nearby San Jacinto College for two years. In 1972, he movedMore about Patrick Swayze (From Wikipedia)
Patrick Wayne Swayze (born August 18, 1952) is an American actor, dancer, and singer-songwriter. He is best-known as a romantic leading man in films such as Dirty Dancing (1987) and read more...
Early Life
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Personal Life
Swayze has been married to Lisa Niemi since 1975. The couple first met in 1970, when Niemi, then age 16, was taking dance lessons from Swayze's mother. Niemi was born in Houston, Texas, read more...
Health
Swayze was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in late January 2008, and has been undergoing chemotherapy and other treatments at the Stanford University Medical Center. A March 5, 2008, read more...