Patrick Swayze: 1952-2009

Patrick Swayze, star of such beloved movies as "Dirty Dancing," "Ghost," and "Point Break," died Monday after a very public battle with cancer. The son of choreographer Patsy Swayze, who worked on movies like "Urban Cowboy," Patrick started his career as a trained dancer but started making appearances in film and TV in 1979. Take a look back at ten of his most memorable performances.... more 

Patrick Swayze, star of such beloved movies as "Dirty Dancing," "Ghost," and "Point Break," died Monday after a very public battle with cancer. The son of choreographer Patsy Swayze, who worked on movies like "Urban Cowboy," Patrick started his career as a trained dancer but started making appearances in film and TV in 1979. Take a look back at ten of his most memorable performances. less