Whoopi Goldberg: Patrick Swayze "Doesn't Know When It's Going to Happen"

Us Magazine - April 21, 2009 5:46 AM PDT
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Whoopi Goldberg tells Usmagazine.com her cancer-stricken Ghost costar Patrick Swayze is "doing the best he can."

"He's kicking butt," she told Us Monday at the 1st Annual Blossom Ball in NYC. "And, you know, he's sick. And he, like the rest of us, doesn't know when it's going to happen - because it will happen, that he is going to go - but he doesn't know when or where."

"His attitude is, why wait for it to happen?" she went on. "So he's busy as hell."

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Since he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer more than a year ago, the 56-year-old actor -- who denied reports in March that he is nearing "the end" -- has thrown himself into work.

He's writing a memoir and filmed the first season of A&E's crime drama, The Beast, which concludes its season April 23. It remains to be seen whether the show will be picked up.

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"As has been the case from day one, it is all about Patrick in a lot of ways," A&E President Bob DeBitetto recently told the Associated Press. "It is about his condition, and when and whether he would be up for another grueling production schedule."



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  • Conny
    We never know when you are going to die. It's all about the Lord. This life is not forever thank God. Patrick is my favorite actor. He is just awesome and what a loving wife. God bless them both
    report abuseposted September 13, 2009 7:49 PM PDT
  • Conny
    We never know when you are going to die. It's all about the Lord. This life is not forever thank God. Patrick is my favorite actor. He is just awesome and what a loving wife. God bless them both
    report abuseposted September 13, 2009 7:49 PM PDT
  • Dustie
    I have always loved Patrick Swayze....and always will be one of my favorite actors. We wish him well. And Patrick, don't give up and keep on fighting! You're a wonderful human being! And may you and your family always be strong! We love you!
    report abuseposted August 30, 2009 5:42 PM PDT
  • Brenda O
    I admire the strength and determination that Mr. Swayze has shown in the face of this illness. I also applaud his wife for her support and care in what is the most difficult period of their marriage. I pray for both of them to be strong and for a remission of this cancer. I pray for a cure for pancreatic cancer that took my cousin too soon. Prayers for you both to keep up the good fight!
    report abuseposted July 28, 2009 12:25 PM PDT
  • Rooster
    He doesn't know when it's going to happen? How about May 19th...2009. Maybe the radio station in Florida had it right after all...Has ANYBODY seen Bone Boy lately? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
    report abuseposted July 9, 2009 7:49 AM PDT
  • Rooster
    Hey Karen, why don't you bend over and wait for Swayze's inevitable death...HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! That day, which I surmise has already occurred in May, will be the happiest day of my life!!! What a LOSER!!!!
    report abuseposted July 6, 2009 12:27 PM PDT
  • Karen
    Boratio-I hope somebody prays for you before your time comes, you are a very sad person. You need help. Sick, sick, sick.
    report abuseposted June 25, 2009 3:32 PM PDT
  • Karen
    Boratio-I hope somebody prays for you before your time comes, you are a very sad person. You need help. Sick, sick, sick.
    report abuseposted June 25, 2009 3:32 PM PDT
  • susie2
    well patrick ive got some of your movies and on dirty dancing you were very very good and i hope you are feeling some better and hope you get better we are praying for you and hope you the best we love you very very much////
    report abuseposted June 25, 2009 12:12 PM PDT
  • BRENDAR
    SOME OF THESE PEOPLE ARE SO RUDE. IF YOU HAD THIS YOU WOULD NOT BE LAUGHING I HOPE THE LORD MAKE YOU LAUGH OUT OF THE OTHER SIDE OF YOUR FACE. GOD PUT HIS ARMS AROUND YOU AND BE WALKING WITH YOU . I LOSS MY HUSBAND FROM LUNG CANCER AND IT HASN'T BEEN LONG SO GOD BE WITH YOU
    report abuseposted June 25, 2009 11:53 AM PDT
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