Patrick Swayze Calls Condition a "Miracle"

By Us MagazineJuly 21, 2008, 10:59 am PDT
Story photo: Patrick Swayze Calls Condition a Us Magazine
Patrick Swayze who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March made a rare public outing over the weekend at LAX airport in Los Angeles.

Asked about his health, Swayze, 55, gave photographers a thumbs-up.

"I'm a miracle, dude," he said. "I don't know why."

The actor is currently filming
in Chicago for his new series, A&E's The Beast.

He plays an FBI veteran in the show, slated for the 2009 schedule.

"I have searched for quite a long time to find a character that is this multi-layered, unpredictable and downright entertaining, as well as a project this current and cutting-edge," he said in a statement.

Shortly after his diagnosis, his Red Dawn co-star Lea Thompson told Usmagazine.com that the actor would put up a good fight.

Ive known him for so long, hes a great guy, and I love him so much, she said.

He was such a great dancer, she added. He will be resilient us dancers are tough!



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  • TEXANACA
    I'M SO GLAD TO HEAR TAT YOU HAVE SURVIVED I'VE BEEN A FAN OF YOURS FOR SOOOOO MANY YEARS KEEP UP TE GOOD SPIRITS
    report abuseposted August 19, 2008, 3:06 pm PDT
  • dragonfly
    I am a cancer survivor and I truly hope that Patrick and his family are blessed by God. Faith will get him through.
    report abuseposted July 27, 2008, 7:06 pm PDT
  • Robert R
    Miracle...Huh!!! This is proof enough that Patrick Swayze is a FRAUD!!! He's just trying to get a few more overweight women to watch his crappy tv series...you people are HATEMONGERS!!!!!
    report abuseposted July 23, 2008, 10:52 am PDT
  • Date Sites Are Scams ...
    SPAMMED DATING SITE FACTS: 1. ALL RAN IN ASIA & RUSSIA. 2. ONLY "MEMBERS" ARE CON ARTISTS. 3. SITES LOADED WITH VIRUSES. 4. SPAMMERS CAN'T READ ENGLISH! 5. ALL PART OF A LARGE INTERNATIONAL SCAM RING! 6. CELEB MEMBERS?.....HAHAHAHA!
    report abuseposted July 21, 2008, 10:16 pm PDT
  • keep it real
    it amazes me how a good person like Patrick goes through hell, yet a scumbag or whore like some of my friends dates gets the breaks and good luck. it seems screwed up, but what everybody needs to know is that it's only temporary. scumbags and whores WILL get theirs and it's going to hit them sevenfold. keep fighting Patrick and live into to be 100 years old.
    report abuseposted July 21, 2008, 4:42 pm PDT
  • sarbear
    Robert R, that is a horrible thing to say. My grandmother had pancreatic cancer and watching her deal with that illness was horrible and sad. Have a little heart please.
    report abuseposted July 21, 2008, 4:41 pm PDT
  • Desmond S
    Everyone handles any illness different. If he chooses to fight, more power to him, I've had several friends who have won their battle with cancer. More power to him for being a fighter.
    report abuseposted July 21, 2008, 4:03 pm PDT
  • Wendy L
    Robert R - you are a heartless scum. A good person like Patrick gets cancer and a loser like you does not - something is wrong with this picture. However, I don't know you and I would still not wish something this devistating on even a low life like you.
    report abuseposted July 21, 2008, 3:43 pm PDT
  • Wendy L
    Dude - you are scum.
    report abuseposted July 21, 2008, 3:41 pm PDT
  • sharon m
    God bless him ! and all who suffer from this disease . Robert R you are either Ignorant or a undisciplied child. get your binky and blankie and GO to bed!
    report abuseposted July 21, 2008, 2:46 pm PDT
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