Patrick Swayze was an American actor, who was born on August 18, 1952, in Houston Texas to dancer parents, Patsy Swayze and Jesse Wayne Swayze (Photo: Facebook)
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Patrick was a professional dancer in his early career. He was spotted by a director in 'Disney on Paradise', where he was a dancer! The actor made his debut in the movie Skatetown, U.S.A (1979) (Photo: Facebook)
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From starring in action/adventures movies to rom-coms, Patrick became a leading man in the 80s and 90s. The actor was considered as a sex symbol and a teen idol by his fans (Photo: Facebook)
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Patrick rose to prominence with his movies like 'Red Dawn', 'The Outsiders' and 'Ghost' among others. But it was his role as 'Johnny Castle' in the movie 'Dirty Dancing', which is considered as his the most popular character ever! (Photo: Facebook)
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The actor married his wife Lisa Niemi on June 12, 1975, and the couple was married for 34 years! He states his wife as his inspiration for the hit song, 'She's Like The Wind' (1987)! (Photo: Facebook)
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Patrick was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer in 2007. The actor died on September 14, 2009, One of the most popular actors in Hollywood, we pay tribute to the legendary actor on his birthday! (Photo: Facebook)
