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March 6, 2008

Hollywood Crazy for Swayze


The heart-wrenching news of Patrick Swayze’s diagnosis has celeb well-wishers reaching out to him from coast to coast, starting with "Ghost" co-star Whoopi Goldberg, who spoke to her friend via this morning’s "The View." Whoopi blew kisses to Swayze and said it was an incredibly tough day for her, and reminisced about how Patrick told producers he wouldn’t have done the movie if Whoopi hadn’t been cast, saying, "When I won my Academy Award, the only person I really thanked was Patrick." Barbara Walters echoed her sentiments, with her own recollection of Swayze, telling viewers, "I did a special with him and we danced together … he danced and I sort of schlepped along."

Cheryl Landon, daughter of the late Michael Landon, also responded to the news, having lost her father to pancreatic cancer, the same disease Swayze is now fighting. She sent her love to Patrick and his family, telling "Extra," "My heart goes out, because it is absolutely one of the most frightening things that can happen to any family member." Cheryl’s family friend, Dick Van Dyke, who was close with Michael, also wished Patrick well, then lamented, "It’s the worst of all of them, it’s just so hard to treat."

Cheryl added that you can never underestimate the power of love. "I believe in the power of love in the battle of toughest times -- love -- is truly the most powerful force."


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dear patrick and lisa
my thoughts and prayers are with you
i myself have cancer so dont give up
but also know when its time to go home god will be waiting on you and than and only than will you know peace.love naomi wv


- naomi
Posted 02/16/09 11:25 AM
 

Dear Patrick: Pancreatic Cancer is indeed horrible but I will pray that God will intervene. Michael Landon fought so hard and tried to do all that he could to shake it but this turned out to be his Achillis Heel. May God bless his soul….May God bless you and remember we will all be praying for you.


- venturaL99
Posted 03/11/08 10:24 PM
 

You are a wonderful actor and I am sure a wonderful person too! I am Praying for your speedy recovery and hope you don’t suffer very badly! Thank you for all the movies you’ve made for us to enjoy! Your family and FANS are behind you 100%. LOL, Candi


- Candi Sloan
Posted 03/09/08 04:48 PM
 

Patrick, my prayers are with you and your lovely wife, Lisa. My cousin was your neighbor in Texas (Jackie Taylor) and he and his wife always talked so kindly about you. I know you will beat this and come out dancing. My family sends their love and prayers. Big hopes and Big hugs From Texas
Georgania


- Georgania
Posted 03/08/08 11:27 AM
 

Patrick,
I just wanted to tell you that you are my favorite actor. Every performance is the best and you have done it all, your talent is limitless. I pray you and your wife pull through this. You are loved all over the world, we are all pulling for you!


- Robert Mathews
Posted 03/08/08 10:38 AM
 

Patrick, I know you know you have a long hard fight ahead of you. But if you pull strength, love, hope and prayers from all of your fan,that love you and all of your family. We can all help you fight this. So many people are pulling for you. Carol


- Carol
Posted 03/07/08 07:59 PM
 

Dear Patrick,
I always watched the movie Dirty Dancing everytime it on, I love that show very much because you were on it, reminds me of life back then. Good Luck with your treatment, miracles do happen! I will pray for you! Love your fan forever!


- Barbara Kassim
Posted 03/07/08 09:31 AM
 

My heart and prayers go to Patrick Swazye and his family. I lost my mom to cancer and now my grandma is going through breast cancer so me and my family know what you guys are going through. I know you will beat this my friend. I have followed your career since you started I know you are a fighter. God BlessYou Always.


- Shannan
Posted 03/07/08 12:50 AM
 

Patrick, You are a wonderful actor and person as well may the Lord Bless you in this moment and may you and your family have strenght for a fast recovery remember everything happens for a reason in life there is no coninsidence…spring back into those dancing shoes….
God Bless you
Sincerly Lucia


- Lucia
Posted 03/06/08 11:51 PM
 

Patrick, Your the best! Your my favorite actor. I love your movies, Dirty Dancing and Ghost by far the best.
I can’t tell you how many times I have seen Dirty Dancing. I think I have memorized the script!
May God Bless you and your wife, Lisa.
My thoughts and prayers are with you for a full recovery.


- Mary T
Posted 03/06/08 10:28 PM
 

Patrick: My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family. I trust that God will watch over you and bring you back to perfect health. I am heartbroken over the news. I’ve been a fan of yours for many years, keeping your picture in my phone book at work.I watch your movies over & over. It’s a wonder they are still viewable. Wishing you only the best. Cheryl, from Florida.


- Cheryl
Posted 03/06/08 10:00 PM
 

just want to tell you you are a great actor and just remember cancer has ahold of your body but not your soul thats what i always thought and i am a surviror and you will be too love ya bec


- rebecca schurman
Posted 03/06/08 09:55 PM
 

Your movies are the best. Their entertaining and touching. I wish you the greatest blessing on your recovery. I know you can make it, be strong and don’t give up - have faith. Will pray for you every day….. God bless you very much!! :)


- Vero
Posted 03/06/08 08:40 PM
 

Patrick,

You got me thru the most horrific experience in my life. I got on my stairclimber and rocked to Dirty
Dancing for 9 months straight, never missing a day.
To this day, the songs of your never ending love in
the movie, move me.

I am an alternative healing facilitator.
Cancer activates in individuals due to emotional
or toxic exposure experiences.

Please check out all options before going medical:
Thereconnection.com, Dr. Eric Pearl
Angel Therapy, Doreen Virtue, Ph,D.
Biofeedback, qxsubspace.com

I helped a young man cross, he was stuck in
between deminsions, after committing suicide,
I saw the exact same light as in ghost, take him
with the help of his angels. It was this vision from
this movie that helped me see his transition.

Life has many exit points, it is truely up to you
which one you would like to exercise.

Wishing you and your family,
Light & Love,
Debra in Boulder Colorado


- Debra
Posted 03/06/08 08:40 PM
 

Patrick,
I have been a fan since day one. I loved Dirty Dancing and Ghost. I wish you the best and will see you around a long time. My ex had the same cancer and he is doing fine at age 69. I will say a prayer for you and your family.
Bev from northern California.


- Beverly Church
Posted 03/06/08 08:25 PM
 

With the Love, Support of your Loved ones and the will to live, it will take you far. Keep a positive attitude with the power to live and believe in miracles. They do happen :) Thank you for always giving it your all when you make your movies! May God Bless you and your Family


- Beatrice Piquet
Posted 03/06/08 08:19 PM
 

On 6 Mar. 2008 dudley quintell wrote; Patrick: I had throat cancer and i beat it. so you can to just pray a lot and think positive we will pray for you dudley


- dudley quintell
Posted 03/06/08 08:17 PM
 

Dear Patrick,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I’m a big fan of yours. Every movie you have made is most wonderful. Your an amazing person when I seen on tv that you had cancer I cried. But stay strong you got your wife,family , friends , the whole world and god on your side. We will all help you fight this. Love Always Tammy


- Tammy Hallex
Posted 03/06/08 08:10 PM
 

you are in our thoughts


- mom
Posted 03/06/08 08:09 PM
 

on 6 mar. 2008 dudley wrote; Patrick, I had throat cancer and i beat it so you can to.just pray a lot and think positive iam 65 years old we will Pray for you dudley


- dudley quintell
Posted 03/06/08 08:07 PM

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